June 2011 - Baseball Wiretap

Girardi Sticks Up For A-Rod, Teixeira
Mark Teixeira and Alex Rodriguez both hit below .170 in New York's ALDS loss to Detroit.

New York Post

Cashman On Red Sox Opening: 'I Have A Job'
The Red Sox have an opening for a general manager and Brian Cashman's contract with the Yankees expires at the end of the month.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Epstein's Deal With Cubs Is Worth $15M Over Five Years
Former Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein has agreed to a five-year, $15 million deal with the Cubs, according to a report out of Boston.

WEEI.com

Posey Begins Catching Bullpen Sessions
This is a huge benchmark in Buster Posey's recovery from devastating injuries to his left leg that occurred in a May 25 home plate collision.

San Francisco Chronicle

Yankees, Cashman Haven't Discussed Contract
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is expected to stay put.

Star-Ledger

Orioles Have Six Candidates For GM
The Orioles have assembled a list of six baseball executives as candidates to succeed Andy MacPhail as the team's next general manager.

ESPN.com

C.J. Wilson, Rangers Will Talk After Season
The Rangers are well aware that left-handed starter C.J. Wilson will be a hot commodity on the free agent market this winter.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Rollins Wants Five-Year Deal, Won't Give Phillies Discount
Phillies shortstop Jimmy Rollins is headed for free agency for the first time and it appears as though he plans to enjoy it.

Associated Press

Adrian Beltre Hopes To Play In Game 4
Adrian Beltre was hit with a ball just below the kneecap in Tuesday's Game 3 loss to the Tigers.

Richard Durrett/ESPN.com

Report: Red Sox Were Concerned With Francona's Use Of Pain Meds
The Red Sox believe former manager Terry Francona was distracted this season by marital issues and his use of pain medication.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Leyland: Fister Put On 'Pitching Clinic'
Detroit's Doug Fister allowed two runs and seven hits with no walks in 7 1/3 innings in Game 3 of the ALCS.

Associated Press

Sources: Epstein On Verge Of Taking Cubs Job
Theo Epstein, the general manager of the Red Sox, could be on his way to the Cubs within the next few days if Boston and Chicago can finalize talks.

Buster Olney/ESPN.com

Mariano Rivera Won't Commit To Decision On Future
Mariano Rivera, who will be 42 next month, has one year left on his contract with the Yankees.

New York Post

Norris Knocks Wilson For Taco Bell Commercial
Giants closer Brian Wilson has been featured in national advertisements for the fast food company this month.

Big League Stew

Indians Won't Rush Decision On Sizemore's Option
The Indians will take their time deciding whether or not to pick up the option on Grady Sizemore's contract for the 2012 season.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Reds Deny Shopping Votto
Cincinnati general manager Walt Jocketty strongly denied that the team is listening to offers for Joey Votto.

Cincinnati Enquirer

Astros To Retain Coaching Staff
The entire Astros coaching staff will remain intact for next season despite having baseball's worst record in 2011.

Associated Press

Girardi: Rotation Is A Priority Once Again
Before winning the World Series in 2009, New York signed starters CC Sabathia and A.J. Burnett.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

White Sox Considered Konerko As Manager
The White Sox thought about making Paul Konerko their player-manager.

Doug Padilla/ESPN.com

Sabathia Loves New York, But Is Prepared To Leave Yankees
The Yankees could try to pre-empt CC Sabathia's opt-out clause by offering him an extension.

New York Post

Mets Will Interview Riggleman, Geren For Bench Coach Position
New York is looking for a bench coach, ideally with major league managerial experience, to succeed Ken Oberkfell o the staff of manager Terry Collins.

Adam Rubin/ESPN.com

Angels Dismiss Pro Scout Schlenker
Los Angeles has decided to retain professional scouts Brad Sloan and Jeff Schugel as they continue to make many changes.

Mark Saxon/ESPN.com

Rangers To Play Young At First Base In Game 3
Two wins away from the World Series, the Rangers are shuffling their lineup a bit for Game 3 in Detroit.

Jim Reeves/ESPN.com

Mets Considering Francisco Rodriguez?
Both Francisco Rodriguez and the Mets are leaving the door open for a second stint together.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Selig Has No Timetable On MLB Labor Agreement
MLB's agreement with the player's union expires on Dec. 11.

Associated Press

Texas Takes Game 2 On First Game-Ending Grand Slam In Playoff History
Nelson Cruz hit two home runs on Monday night, one to tie the game and another to win it.

Associated Press

Fielder: Brewers Have To 'Move On' From Game 2 Loss
The Cardinals won easily in Game 2 at Miller Park.

Associated Press

Sabathia In 'Wait And See' Mode On Opt-Out
CC Sabathia has an opt-out clause in his seven-year, $161 million contract that he can use to make himself a free agent.

Andrew Marchand/ESPN.com

Red Sox Fire Some Coaches, But Some Put 'On Hold'
DeMarlo Hale was Terry Francona's bench coach this season.

Gordon Edes/ESPN.com

Tigers Keeping ALCS Rotation The Same
Rick Porcello will start Game 4 and Justin Verlander will be on the mound for Game 5.

Detroit Free-Press