June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Bengie Molina Hasn't Decided On Future
Bengie Molina has gone back-and-forth on his future.

Boston Globe

Colorado's Cook Has Sore Shoulder
Aaron Cook's throwing has been tabled because of a sore shoulder.

Denver Post

Liriano's Issue Is Failure To Exercise
Francisco Liriano wasn't doing his strengthening exercises this offseason.

Star Tribune

Dunn Didn't Swing A Bat During Offseason
Adam Dunn has been taking the entire offseason off for several years.

Associated Press

Braves Extend Wren Through 2013
Atlanta has rewarded Frank Wren with a two-year contract extension.

MLB.com

Morneau To Start Spring Games On Bench
Justin Morneau says he will probably sit out "the first four or five games" depending on how he feels.

Associated Press

Weiner Meets With Cardinals As MLBPA Gets Involved In CBA Talks
Michael Weiner expects meetings about the next CBA to be held in both Florida and Arizona before the regular season opens.

Associated Press

Beltre Has Calf Strain, Won't Be Running
Adrian Beltre complained about his calf after workouts in chilly weather on Sunday.

ESPN.com

Adrian Gonzalez Hits Off Tee For First Time
He had shoulder surgery to repair the labrum in his right (non-throwing) shoulder last Oct. 20.

ESPN

Dempster To Start For Cubs On Opening Day
Carlos Zambrano had started six consecutive years on Opening Day.

ESPN.com

Sizemore Completes First Sprint, Agility Work
Grady Sizemore is working his way back from microfracture knee surgery.

MLB.com

Phillies: Lee Is 'Absolutely 100 Percent'
It had been reported that Cliff Lee strained his side shortly before reporting to the Phillies.

MLB.com

Carlos Gonzalez Eager To Follow Up Big 2010
Carlos Gonzalez turned a breakout season into a seven-year, $80 million deal.

MLB.com

Rangers Won't Rush Webb To Mound
The Rangers won't allow Brandon Webb to pitch in a game until he has full strength back.

ESPN.com

Mattingly Admits He Has Felt Jitters
Don Mattingly is running things in spring training for the first time in his career.

ESPN.com

Chipper Feels Discomfort In Left Knee
Chipper Jones is dealing with soreness in his left knee, but he remains confident that it won't be an issue during the season.

MLB.com

Rangers Could Play Moreland In Outfield
Mitch Moreland is an option for Texas at first base and in the outfield.

Jon Morosi/FOX Sports (via Twitter)

Cardinals Co-Owner Baur Passes Away At 66
Andrew N. "Drew" Baur is a native of St. Louis.

MLB.com

Royals Give Aviles, Escobar One-Year Deals
Mike Aviles and Alcides Ascobar are Kansas City's projected starting shortstop and third baseman.

Associated Press

Young Addresses Texas Teammates
Michael Young told his teammates on Sunday that he won't be a distraction.

ESPN.com

Jeter Moves Past Contract Talks, Eyes 3,000 Hits
Derek Jeter is just 74 hits shy of 3,000.

ESPN.com

Millwood Turned Down Yankees' Offer
Kevin Millwood turned down a deal similar to the one Freddy Garcia signed with the Yankees.

New York Post

Crawford Apologizes To Rays, Organization For Slight
Carl Crawford failed to mention the Rays during his introductory press conference in Boston back in December.

St. Petersburg Times

Tomko, Rangers Agree To Minors Deal
Brett Tomko hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2009.

Associated Press

Rollins: Phillies Will Win 100 Games
Jimmy Rollins actually has his eyes on more than just 100 wins.

Associated Press

Ichiro Preparing For 11th Season
Eric Wedge is Ichiro's eighth manager since arriving in Seattle.

MLB.com

J.D. Drew Eager To Test Hamstring
J.D. Drew avoided the DL last season, but he struggled in the second half with hamstring issues.

ESPN.com

Cano Will Report Late Without Punishment
Robinson Cano got his dates mixed up, according to Yankees general manager Brian Cashman.

ESPN.com

Giants Ready To Turn The Page On Title
The Giants won the World Series four months ago, but they are trying to put that behind them.

Associated Press

Cardinals Don't Rule Out Pursuing Pujols
The Cubs would make a huge splash if they courted Albert Pujols as a free agent next winter.

ESPN.com