June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Sheffield Officially Retires
Gary Sheffield officially retired on Wednesday and now the Hall of Fame debate begins.

New York Post

Maine Signs Minor League Deal With Rockies
John Maine made just nine starts for the Mets in 2010.

Colorado Rockies (via Twitter)

Yankees Interested In Millwood
The Yankees definitely have interest in free agent Kevin Millwood, but hope to sign him to a minor league deal.

New York Post

Gonzalez Won't Set Deadline For Extension Talks
Adrian Gonzalez, who could join Albert Pujols in the 2011-12 free agency class, has not set a deadline for extension talks with the Red Sox.

Alex Speier/WEEI.com

Jays Close To $65M Contract With Bautista
Jose Bautista and the Blue Jays are close to a five-year deal.

Globe and Mail

Webb's Goal Is To Be In Rangers Rotation
Brandon Webb has thrown just four innings in the past two seasons.

ESPN.com

Twins, Delmon Young Agree To Deal
Minnesota and Delmon Young have avoided arbitration.

Associated Press

Ellsbury Fully Healed, Looking For 'Fresh Start'
Jacoby Ellsbury was plagued with injuries last season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Rivera Will Report To Yankees Thursday
Mariano Rivera didn't report with New York's other pitchers on Monday.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

K-Rod: 'Truly Sorry' For Punishing Incident
Francisco Rodriguez punched his girlfriend's father last August.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Wilpon: Family Won't Sell Mets
The Mets are looking to sell a minority interest in the team.

Associated Press

Pujols, Cardinals Pass Deadline Without Deal
Albert Pujols will likely become a free agent after the 2011 season.

ESPN.com

Trade Talks On Young Intensify Between Arizona, Texas
Talks between Texas and Arizona have not intensified.

Ken Rosenthal/FOX Sports

Cardinals Didn't Make Offer To Pujols Tuesday
Albert Pujols is seeking a contract similar to Alex Rodriguez's 10-year, $275 million deal.

Tim Brown/Yahoo! Sports

Wilson Has Title-Clinching Ball Stored In Candy Jar
Brian Wilson has the final ball from the 2010 World Series stored in a Halloween candy jar in his home.

San Francisco Chronicle

Musial Receives Presidential Medal Of Freedom
Stan Musial is just the eighth baseball player to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom and first member of the Cardinals.

MLB.com

Lincecum Motivated By Fear Of Failure
Tim Lincecum is motivated by the five losses he suffered in August of last season.

MLB.com

Frank McCourt 'Confident' He'll Own Dodgers
The ownership future of the Dodgers remain in flux due to the divorce of the McCourts.

ESPN.com

Trump Discusses Possible Stake In Mets
Donald Trump is interested in a majority stake in the Mets, not the minority portion the Wilpons are shopping.

ESPN.com

Marlins Interested In Michael Young
Florida likes Michael Young, but they want Texas to absorb some of the money he's owed.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Jeter Will Keep Batting Leadoff
Derek Jeter struggled mightily in 2010.

Wallace Matthews/ESPN.com

Isringhausen Gets Tryout With Mets
Jason Isringhausen was drafted by the Mets 20 years ago.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

D-Backs, Johnson Avoid Arbitration
Kelly Johnson received a one-year, $5.85 million deal.

Associated Press

Mets, Reyes Won't Discuss Extension This Spring
Jose Reyes can become a free agent next winter.

ESPN.com

Burnett Won't Make Any Big Changes
A.J. Burnett says he doesn't need to be "fixed."

ESPN.com

Posada Could See Pettitte Returning
Jorge Posada believes Andy Pettitte's competitiveness will lead him back to the Yankees.

ESPN.com

Griffey Returns To Mariners As Consultant
Ken Griffey Jr. retired from baseball less than a year ago.

Associated Press

La Russa: Union Trying To 'Beat Up' Pujols
Tony La Russa believes the MLBPA is pushing Albert Pujols to seek the biggest contract he can.

Jayson Stark/ESPN.com

Mozeliak: Pujols Deadline Is Firmly Wednesday
The Cardinals intend on sticking to Albert Pujols' deadline.

MLB.com

Lighter Lackey Ready For Second Season In Boston
John Lackey was noticeably lighter on Monday in camp.

ESPN.com