June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

GM: Gwynn Jr. Could Start For Dodgers
If Tony Gwynn Jr. can hit, he could start regularly for the Dodgers.

ESPN.com

MLB On 'Constructive Path' With Union
Baseball had positive talks while the NFL and NBA deal with labor uncertainty.

ESPN

San Diego Closing In On Qualls
The Padres are closing in on signing free agent reliever Chad Qualls.

MLB.com

Strasburg Expects To Throw Off Mound Within Weeks
Stephen Strasburg said he hopes to begin throwing off a mound within a few weeks.

FoxSports

Three Teams Interested In Bobby Crosby
Bobby Crosby has received interest from three teams.

MLB Trade Rumors

Frank Robinson Taken To Hospital
Frank Robinson was taken to a hospital Thursday after experiencing dizziness and an irregular heartbea

Los Angeles Times

Yankees Sign Rafael Soriano
Mariano Rivera will have Rafael Soriano setting him up.

ESPN

Giants To Give Brandon Belt Legitimate Shot To Win Spot In Lineup
Brandon Belt's swing has been compared to Will Clark.

MLB.com

Cubs To Let Russell, Cashner Compete For Spot In Rotation
The Cubs will consider lefty James Russell as well as right-hander Andrew Cashner for the rotation.

MLB.com

Hochevar Agrees To $1.76M Contract With Royals
Luke Hochevar and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a one-year contract worth $1.76 million.

FoxSports

Howard's Ankle 90 To 95 Percent Healthy
Ryan Howard said his left ankle, which he badly sprained on August 1st, still is probably only 90 to 95 percent healthy.

MLB.com

Toronto's 14-Year Arbitration Streak In Jeopardy
The Blue Jays won't negotiate with arbitration-eligible players after salary figures are officially submitted.

Montreal Gazette

Yankees Not Expecting Pettitte To Return
If Andy Pettitte retires, the Yankees will have two vacancies in their rotation.

MLB.com

Cardinals Hope For Pujols Extension By Opening Day
Albert Pujols is scheduled to become a free agent after the 2011 season.

MLB.com

Bloomquist Signs With Arizona
The Diamondbacks will sign Willie Bloomquist to a one-year deal with $1.05 million guaranteed.

Jon Heyman/SI.com (via Twitter)

Mets, Tankersley Agree On Minor-League Deal
Taylor Tankersley had a down year in Florida last season.

ESPN

Cubs Bring Back Hill, Johnson
Reed Johnson spent one season in Los Angeles.

ESPN

Tigers, Raburn Reach Two-Year Deal
Ryan Raburn played five different positions for Detroit last season.

ESPN

Rays Agree To Deal With Farnsworth
Kyle Farnsworth is joining Tampa Bay's bullpen.

ESPN

Daniels Puts Extension With Rangers On Hold
Jon Daniels is signed through the 2011 season.

MLB.com

Mets Don't Plan To Cut Castillo
The Mets plan to have Luis Castillo in camp.

Jon Heyman/Sports Illustrated (via Twitter)

Yankees Talk To Boras About Andruw Jones
The Yankees want to use Andruw Jones as a fourth outfielder of sorts.

New York Daily News

Twins Invite Top Prospect To Spring Training
Minnesota drafted Kyle Gibson in the first round of the 2009 draft.

ESPN

Dodgers Set Up Memorial For Christina-Taylor Green
The Dodgers have created a memorial fund for 9-year-old Arizona shooting victim Christina-Taylor Green.

ESPN

Penny, Tigers Come To Terms On Deal
Brad Penny will make $3 million with the Tigers in 2011.

MLB.com

Blue Jays Send Ledezma To Las Vegas
Wilfredo Ledezma was claimed off waivers from the Pirates last Wednesday.

Yahoo! Sports

Angels, Callaspo Agree To $2M Deal
The Angels and Alberto Callaspo have avoided arbitration.

ESPN

Hamilton Hospitalized With Pneumonia
Josh Hamilton is expected to be released within the next 24 hours.

ESPN

Hoffman Retiring With 601 Saves
Trevor Hoffman will join San Diego's front office.

ESPN

Yankees Unlikely To Pursue Bonderman
New York won't target Jeremy Bonderman.

Jack Curry/YES Network (via Twitter)