Source: Clemens’ syringes being tested (AP)
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Source: Clemens’ syringes being tested (AP)
The country’s leading doping lab is testing syringes and vials Roger Clemens’ former personal trainer gave federal investigators to determine whether the items contain traces of performance-enhancing drugs, a person close to the case told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is still ongoing into whether Clemens lied under oath to Congress last…
Sources: Varitek, BoSox reach agreement (AP)
The Boston Red Sox wrapped up their offseason bargain hunting Friday by reaching a preliminary agreement with catcher and captain Jason Varitek that pays him half as much in 2009 as he made last season. Varitek heads into his 13th major league season, all with the Red Sox, with a guaranteed $5 million for 2009 and a player option of $3 million or a team option of $5 million for 2010, two people…
RHP Maine, Mets agree to 1 year, $2.6M (AP)
Pitcher John Maine and the New York Mets avoided salary arbitration, agreeing Friday on a $2.6 million, one-year contract. The figure was the midpoint of the $3 million Maine sought and the $2.2 million the Mets offered. The right-hander can earn an additional $25,000 if he pitches 200 or more innings.
A’s, Springer agree on 1-year contract
The Oakland A’s agreed to terms with free-agent right-handed pitcher Russ Springer on a one-year contract, the club announced Thursday.
One of the aspects of running the Pittsburgh Pirates that the triumvirate of Chairman Bob Nutting, President Frank Coonelly and General Manager Neal Huntington have stressed over their one-plus years is that …
