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Duff Wilson / New York Times:
Clemens Answers Panel's Questions — WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens, one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, emerged from an almost five-hour deposition before Congress on Tuesday afternoon repeating his denials of ever using steroids or human-growth hormone and thanking Congressional investigators for the chance to say so under oath.
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NY Daily News:
Roger Clemens repeats steroid, HGH denials after meeting with Congress — WASHINGTON - Roger Clemens emerged from a five-hour meeting with congressional investigators Tuesday and yet again denied ever using performance-enhancing drugs, as alleged in the Mitchell Report.
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Sports Illustrated:
Tom Verducci: 7 young pitchers who could be injury risks — So the Yankees have let Johan Santana pass to the Mets and smartly bet the future on Phil Hughes, 21, Joba Chamberlain, 21, and Ian Kennedy, 23. Throw in Chien Ming Wang, 27, and the Yankees have the bulk of their starts covered for years.
Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates' Sanchez “thrilled” after signing $18.9 million deal — The Pirates and second baseman Freddy Sanchez sounded equally satisfied by the contract extension they signed today, one that could cover three years and pay as much as $18.9 million. — “I'm thrilled,” Sanchez said at a PNC Park news conference this afternoon.
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Dejan Kovacevic / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette:
Pirates, Sanchez agree to unusual three-year deal — Signing will come today, pending physical, at PNC Park — The Pirates and Freddy Sanchez have agreed to terms on a three-year contract — two guaranteed years plus an unusual option, with a total worth in the range of $19 million — and expect to make that official today.
Associated Press:
State official: Jeter settles tax dispute — ALBANY, N.Y. — Derek Jeter settled his case with tax officials, who had said the Yankees captain should have paid three years of taxes as a New York State resident. — A state official confirmed the settlement, which was first reported in Tuesday's New York Daily News.
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Kobrien / On the Yankees beat:
Jeter working out in Tampa — Like I said before, don't read into Derek Jeter working out in Tampa that he is in better shape than Johnny Damon or Hideki Matsui. Jeter lives in Tampa. That warning aside, here's a story by the AP with Jeter's comments: — TAMPA, Fla. - Yankees captain Derek Jeter …
Jeff Zrebiec / Baltimore Sun:
O's ace not in Seattle yet — His turn for physical should be coming soon — Orioles pitcher Erik Bedard remained at home in Ontario tonight, an indication his trade to the Seattle Mariners for five players remains a day or two away from completion. — Bedard will have to travel …
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Gordon Edes / Boston Globe:
Sox come to terms with Kielty — In a move that gives them insurance if (when?) they trade Coco Crisp, the Sox have come to terms on a one-year deal with outfielder Bobby Kielty. It's a nonguaranteed contract that will pay Kielty $800,000 if he makes the big-league roster, with an additional $300,000 in incentives.
Associated Press:
Topps card shows Giuliani celebrating with BoSox — NEW YORK (AP) -Rudy Giuliani, a Boston Red Sox fan? — When Topps baseball cards hit the stores this week it'll appear that way. About one in every 70 packs will include a picture of the former New York City mayor, fist raised in victory …
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Richard Wilner / New York Post:
RUDY GETS YANKED BY TOPPS — The digital imaging wizards at Topps baseball cards are at it again - and this time failed presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani makes a cameo appearance on a collectable card. — Only he probably won't be too happy about it. — That's him in the middle …
Jordan Bastian / MLB.com:
Rios signs one-year contract with Jays — Off best year, outfielder avoids arbitration with $4.8 million deal — TORONTO — A long-term contract will have to wait for now. On Tuesday, the Blue Jays were content with settling on a one-year pact with Alex Rios, who agreed to a $4.835 million salary for the 2008 season.
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Jason Beck / MLB.com:
Tigers pull off minor trade with Rangers — Detroit adds depth to farm system with right-hander Galarraga — For the second time in just over two months, the Tigers have pulled off a minor trade with the Rangers to add depth to their farm system, acquiring right-handed pitcher Armando Galarraga …
Jeff Barker / Baltimore Sun:
Nationals' treasure — Ballpark, to debut with Nats-O's exhibition, has intimate atmosphere not found at RFK — WASHINGTON - The media got a peek yesterday at Washington's nearly completed baseball stadium. The steel, glass and concrete home of the Washington Nationals is more bland …
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