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June 2012 - Baseball Wiretap
Votto Wanted To Be Canada's Highest-Paid Player
Source: Red Sox Should Consider Coco Crisp
With Jacoby Ellsbury sidelined because of a shoulder injury, the Red Sox may be in the market for an outfielder.
Rockies Recall Pomeranz For Start
Drew Pomeranz, who came over from Cleveland in the Ubaldo Jimenez trade last summer, had a solid spring.
Joe Nathan Records Save Against Twins
Joe Nathan signed with Texas this winter after spending eight seasons with Minnesota.
Jays Score Seven Runs In Sixth Inning
Toronto avoided what would have been their first three-game sweep by Baltimore since April 2005.
Hamels Strikes Out 10 Against Mets
Cole Hamels pitched seven innings against the Mets on Sunday, recording 10 strikeouts as the Phillies won 8-2.
Pettitte To Pitch For Class-A Tampa Again
The left-hander will be looking to increase his pitch count to 45-50 from the 32 he threw on April 9.
Damon's Deal Doesn't Have Opt-Out Clause
Johnny Damon's playing time could decrease significantly once Grady Sizemore returns from the disabled list.
Marcum, Brewers Haven't Discussed Deal
The Brewers gave up top third base prospect Brett Lawrie to get Shaun Marcum from the Blue Jays.
Indians, Royals Endure Three Ejections, Two Brawls
The Indians defeated the Royals 11-9 in ten innings on Saturday in a game that featured three ejections and two bench-clearing brawls.
Harper Struggling, Potentially Delaying Promotion
Bryce Harper is just 8-for-36 with seven strikeouts and no home runs in nine games.
Should Blue Jays Give Snider Another Shot?
The Blue Jays give Eric Thames the starting job in left field a little more than two weeks ago, sending Travis Snider to Triple-A Las Vegas.
Trout Returning To Majors Soon?
The Angels sent Mike Trout to the Minor Leagues to begin the season, but the outfielder may be promoted soon.
Brian Wilson Likely To Have Elbow Surgery
Giants closer Brian Wilson is likely headed to elbow surgery, with his season in jeopardy.
Isringhausen Wanted To Return To Mets
Jason Isringhausen had conversation with New York before signing with the Angels.
Boston Mulling Options With Ellsbury Out
It is tough to make an impact trade in April, but the Red Sox are looking for options in the wake of Jacoby Ellsbury's shoulder injury.
Johnson Pushed For Changes To Washington's Bench
Washington's bench looks different this season with the likes of Chad Tracy, Xavier Nady and Mark DeRosa all contributing.
Red Sox Place Ellsbury On DL
The center fielder suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Rays at Fenway Park.
Pujols Isn't Sure What Recent Contracts Mean For Future First Baseman
Three first baseman signed $200 million contracts this offseason -- Albert Pujols, Prince Fielder and Joey Votto.
Hamilton Has To Share Risk With Rangers In Contract Talks
Josh Hamilton, with his history of injury and drug problems, can't expect the Rangers to give him a $200 million contract.
Only One Protester As Marlins Return Home
The backlash over Ozzie Guillen's pro-Fidel Castro comments still hasn't fully subsided.
L.A.'s Harang Strikes Out Nine Straight Batters
Dodgers right-hander Aaron Harang set a franchise record Friday night by striking out nine consecutive batters against the Padres.
Could White Sox Deal Peavy At Deadline?
Jake Peavy has looked good thus far. He's 1-0 with a 3.55 ERA in two starts.
Giants Appear To Have Given Up On Belt
It may be time for the Giants to consider trading Brandon Belt to a team in need of a first base prospect.
A-Rod Hits 630th HR, Ties Griffey For Fifth All-Time
Alex Rodriguez needs 30 homers to tie Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time list (660).
Ellsbury Leaves Game With Shoulder Injury
Jacoby Ellsbury left Friday's game holding his right arm after he was injured sliding into second base in the bottom of the fourth inning.
RealGM's MLB Team Rankings Through 4/13
The Cardinals are scoring a ton of runs this season, even with Albert Pujols in Los Angeles.
Scouts: Jeter Quicker Out Of Box
Derek Jeter has gotten quicker over the course of his career, according to scouts that have studied the Yankee shortstop since 1996.
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