June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Guillen Upset With Peavy Over Setback
Jake Peavy is expected to begin the season on the disabled list after convincing the White Sox he could pitch through soreness.

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Mets Release Perez, Still Owe Him $12M
Oliver Perez was released by the Mets on Monday morning.

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Source: Phillies, Castillo Close To Deal
A baseball source is reporting that Luis Castillo is close to signing a minor league contract with the Phillies.

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Selig Won't Comment On Dodgers' Ownership
Commissioner Bud Selig on Sunday continued to deflect questions about the Dodgers' unsteady ownership situation.

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Sizemore Returns To Indians' Lineup
Grady Sizemore played Sunday for the first time since last May.

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Cubs' Ojeda To Have Epidural Procedure
Cubs infielder Augie Ojeda expects to be back on the field within 2-3 days.

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Morales To Begin Season On DL
Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed on Sunday that Kendrys Morales is headed for the 15-day DL to start the season.

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White Sox Name Thornton Closer
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen has named Matt Thornton to be his man in the ninth inning.

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Peavy Has Possible Setback
Jake Peavy is on anti-inflammatories for what is believed to be rotator cuff tendinitis.

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Padres Claim Neshek Off Waivers From Twins
The Padres have claimed right-handed pitcher Pat Neshek from the Twins.

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Braves' Kawakami Pledges $50,000 For Japan Aid
Braves pitcher Kenshin Kawakami said Sunday that he will donate $50,000 to aid relief efforts in Japan.

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Phillies Could Have Interest In Castillo
Luis Castillo is expected to clear waivers on Sunday.

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Red Sox Send Nava, Wagner To Triple-A
Daniel Nava was one of three Boston Red Sox cuts on Sunday.

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Bonds Perjury Trial Begins Monday
Jury selection in Barry Bonds' perjury case will begin on Monday morning in San Francisco.

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Lidge Expects To Pitch On Tuesday
Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge expects to play in a game on Tuesday.

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Derrek Lee Has MRI On Left Foot
Orioles first baseman Derrek Lee was not in Sunday's lineup after fouling a ball off his left foot Saturday afternoon.

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Peavy Pitches 6-Innings Toward Making 25-Man Roster
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen sees no reason why Jake Peavy wouldn't be able to begin the season on the team's 25-man roster.

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Feliz's Latest Start Impresses Ryan
Nolan Ryan thought Neftali Feliz looked more like a starter on Saturday than any other time.

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Cueto Leaves Another Start Early
Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto left the game after just throwing one inning on Saturday.

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Yankees Name Burnett No. 2, Hughes No. 3 Starters
Yankees manager Joe Girardi named A.J. Burnett and Phil Hughes the No. 2 and No. 3 starters for the beginning of the season.

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Giants' Wilson May Miss Opener
Giants closer Brian Wilson may miss the start of the season because of a strained ribcage muscle.

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Indians' Donald Has Broken Hand
Indians third baseman Jason Donald has a broken left hand and will not be ready to open the season.

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Joba, Feliciano Throw Bullpen Sessions
Joba Chamberlain and Pedro Feliciano each pitched bullpen sessions for the Yankees on Saturday.

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Ozzie Plans To Let Peavy Make His Start
White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen is planning to let Jake Peavy make his scheduled spring training start on Saturday against the A's.

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Marcum Doesn't Want Brewers To Be Concerned About Shoulder
Shaun Marcum left his Cactus League start early with shoulder tightness.

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Greinke Could Make Return From Basketball Injury April 16th
Zack Greinke's best-case scenario to make his first start with the Brewers is now April 16th.

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Cabral's Waiver Claim Likely Part OF Farrell's Non-Compete With Boston
Cesar Cabral was claimed on waivers by the Blue Jays from the Rays, who had claimed him in December's Rule 5 draft.

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Sizemore Feels Good After Sliding Drill
Indians outfielder Grady Sizemore said he felt good after going through a sliding drill on Friday.

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Peavy's Weekend Start In Jeopardy
Jake Peavy is still suffering the aftermath of a bout with the flu, and may not pitch on Saturday against the A's.

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Madoff's Victims Want More Than $1B From Mets Owners
The trustee looking to recover funds from victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme want more than $1B from Mets ownership.

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