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Janie McCauley / Associated Press:
Bonds: Sweeney not involved in alleged failed amphetamine test — SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Barry Bonds said he did not get amphetamines from teammate Mark Sweeney, but did not deny a report Thursday saying he tested positive for the drugs last season. — According to a story in the New York Daily News …
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T.J. Quinn / Sports Illustrated:
Speed trap — Bonds failed amphetamine test, blamed teammate — Barry Bonds, already under investigation for lying under oath about his steroid use, failed a test under Major League Baseball's amphetamine policy last season and then initially blamed it on a teammate, the Daily News has learned.
Jayson Stark / ESPN:
Latest blockbuster doesn't really change anything … The bull's-eye on Barry Bonds' back got a little larger Thursday. — You wouldn't think this guy would need one more newspaper story linking him to another delicacy from the pharmacy to help him figure out he's the biggest target in sports.
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Over the Monster
Yahoo! Sports:
Report: Barry Bonds failed amphetamines test last season — NEW YORK (TICKER) — Barry Bonds keeps getting his name in the news for all the wrong reasons. — Bonds, a seven-time MVP and 21 home runs shy of tying Hank Aaron's all-time record, apparently tested positive for a substance banned …
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Where have you gone …
Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
Familiar Face Is Back, Bringing Hope Another Follows — The marquee atop Yankee Stadium yesterday told motorists there were 33 days until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. Reversing the calendar would show it has been 34 days since the Yankees agreed to contract terms with Andy Pettitte.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Pettitte wants Clemens to join him in NY — Left-hander says he hopes to reunite with Rocket in pinstripes — NEW YORK — Andy Pettitte's sense is that Roger Clemens will decide to pitch in 2007. If it happens, Pettitte wants it to be as a Yankee. — "Would that be great," Pettitte said.
Fox Sports:
Dodgers to institute all-you-can-eat section — At first glance, the cheap seats at Dodger Stadium don't seem all that cheap anymore, as a ticket in the right-field pavilion will cost you $40 for the 2007 season. — But if you're a big fan of ballpark concessions, that might be a decent deal.
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Bucs Trade Winds
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Fans get right to be stuffed — Dodgers converting right-field pavilion into an all-you-can-eat section and raising the cheapest seat to $10. — You won't be able to buy a ticket for under $10 on game day at Dodger Stadium next season, but you will be able to pay $40 for a bleacher seat and an endless supply of Dodger Dogs.
Lboros / Viva El Birdos:
the good news: cards sign ryan franklin — Update [2007-1-11 15:52:57 by lboros]: Erik and Mrs. Erik had a healthy baby boy — Landon James. add'l info at this diary. congrats and blessings to the new parents. [end update] — i checked in with will carroll, who wrote the book …
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Matthew Leach / MLB.com:Cardinals sign Mulder to two-year deal
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Oleanders and Morning Glories
Todd Jacobson / Free Lance-Star:
Nats keep a clinched fist around its cash — WASHINGTON—At the height of baseball's offseason spending frenzy, Nationals general manager Jim Bowden took stock of the market, his rebuilding team and shuddered. — If the market—highlighted by a $136 million deal for former National Alfonso Soriano …
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D.C. Sports Bog
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Sports Illustrated:
Red-letter day — What Beckham's arrival will mean for MLS, U.S. soccer — Mark it down: Jan. 11, 2007 will forever be known as the day that Major League Soccer truly arrived on the world stage. — David Beckham, the world's most recognizable soccer star, is leaving Real Madrid …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Around the Horn: Corner Infielders — Brewers set at first base, but questions linger at third … MILWAUKEE — Last year, the Brewers gathered for Spring Training with some certainty at one infield corner and some questions about the other. That apparently will be the case again in 2007, only the roles are reversed.
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FishStripes
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Kevin Czerwinski / MLB.com:
Duo hopes to crack Mets' rotation — As spring nears, Maine, Williams not taking anything for granted — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — John Maine and Dave Williams both insist their presence at the Mets' annual minicamp has everything to do with getting some early work in and nothing to do with trying …
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MetsBlog.com
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Fox Sports:
'The Goose' might finally get to Hall in 2008 — So the 2007 round of Hall of Fame balloting is over and done with. — The voters rightly enshrined Tony Gwynn and Cal Ripken Jr., rightly passed over Mark McGwire, and wrongly passed over Bert Blyleven, Goose Gossage, Andre Dawson, Alan Trammell and Jim Rice.
Thomas Harding / MLB.com:
Rockies extend offer to Lawrence — Right-handed pitcher to mull four bids over the weekend — DENVER — Right-handed pitcher Brian Lawrence received a contract offer from the Rockies on Thursday, and will review proposals from four teams over the weekend and into next week, his agent said.
Marc Jimenez / MLB.com:
Rivera shines in winter ball playoffs — Former Major Leaguer heats up in Mexican Pacific League — Coming off a successful regular season in the Mexican Pacific League, where he batted .282 with 21 home runs and 58 RBIs, former Major Leaguer Ruben Rivera is batting .300 with four RBIs …
Andrew Baggarly / Mercury News:
Worrell reaches end of road with Giants — MOVE OPENS ORTIZ'S ROSTER SPOT — One day after the Giants welcomed back Russ Ortiz, one of his 2002 World Series teammates volunteered a roster space for him. — Right-hander Tim Worrell announced his retirement because of neck and shoulder issues …
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El Lefty Malo
