Archive for February 11th, 2008
Pettitte, Knoblauch, Radomski dropped from Wednesday’s Clemens hearing (AP)
Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblauch and steroids dealer Kirk Radomski have been dropped from the witness list at Wednesday’s House committee hearing about Roger Clemens. The decision leaves Clemens and his former personal trainer, Brian McNamee, to testify at the hearing, along with a new witness added Monday night: a member of the staff that worked [...]
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Rocker say he failed Major League Baseball drug test (AP)
John Rocker claims he flunked a drug test ordered by Major League Baseball in 2000 and that he, Alex Rodriguez and other Texas Rangers were advised by management and union doctors following a spring training lecture on how to effectively use steroids. “Bud Selig knew in the year 2000 John Rocker was taking the juice,” [...]
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Pettitte’s lawyer talking with House committee about skipping Wednesday’s Clemens hearing (AP)
Andy Pettitte’s lawyer has been in discussions with congressional staff to have the New York Yankees pitcher dropped from the witness list at a House committee hearing about Roger Clemens. The sides were talking into Monday evening, two people familiar with the committee’s work tell The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because no [...]
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AL off-season moves: Angels upgrade
Mike Harmon reviews the flurry of activity around the American League.
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Greene, Pads finalize $11 million, two-year deal (AP)
Shortstop Khalil Greene and the Padres have finalized an $11 million, two-year contract, allowing the sides to avoid an arbitration hearing. Greene will make $4.5 million this season and $6.5 million in 2009. Greene, who played in a career-best 153 games in 2007 after missing time in previous seasons due to injuries, can earn up [...]
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AL transactions: Angels make big upgrades
Mike Harmon reviews the flurry of activity around the American League.
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Pitcher Tony Armas agrees to minor league contract with Mets (AP)
Right-hander Tony Armas agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Mets on Monday. Armas was 4-5 with a 6.03 ERA in 15 starts and 16 relief appearances last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, allowing 111 hits in 97 innings, striking out 73 and walking 38. The son of All-Star outfielder Tony Armas, [...]
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Mets sign RHP Armas (PA SportsTicker)
The New York Mets on Monday signed veteran pitcher Tony Armas, Jr. to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
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Mientkiewicz agrees to minor league deal with Pirates. (AP)
First baseman Doug Mientkiewicz, who caught the final out in 2004 that gave the Boston Red Sox their first World Series championship in 86 years, agreed Monday to a minor league contract Monday with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Mientkiewicz would get a $750,000, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster.
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Steve Trachsel: Gets Another Shot With Orioles (RotoWire)
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