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A-Rod, Tiger Woods may face query about doctor Tony Galea from feds who interviewed Jose Reyes — Alex Rodriguez and Tiger Woods may be on deck to be questioned by the federal agents who interviewed Mets shortstop Jose Reyes last week about a Canadian doctor who is under investigation …
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
A-Rod may discuss doctor with agents — Investigators may turn to Yankees star for details on Galea — TAMPA, Fla. — Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez said on Monday that he has been contacted by federal agents regarding a Canadian doctor who is under investigation for alleged drug violations …
Joe Posnanski:
Cheating and CHEATING — “Above all, the story of Willie Mays reminds us of a time when the only performance-enhancing drug was joy.” — Pete Hamill — The above sentence — which concluded Pete Hamill's New York Times review of James Hirsch's excellent Willie Mays book …
Jeff Wilson / Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
Texas Rangers' Borbon will be thrown into the fire in center field — SURPRISE, Ariz. — For every ground ball that Elvis Andrus took and for every decision he made early last year, someone had his back. — Either an experienced Texas Rangers teammate, the club's fielding coach …
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New York Mets scrap Tony Bernazard's opposite-field approach — PORT ST. LUCIE - Tony Bernazard is long gone as a Mets' executive, rather famously fired last summer for bad behavior, but the legend of his notorious influence on all phases of the organization continues to grow.
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Marksheldon / Mark My Word:
Alonso trying third base, outfield — Many have wondered what would happen to Joey Votto when Yonder Alonso reaches the big leagues since both are good young hitters and of course, both play first base. — In an effort to see if can be versatile, the Reds have had Alonso working out lately at third base, left field and right field.
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Chicago Tribune:
Expiring contract doesn't faze Cubs' Lee — MESA, Ariz. — The last time Derrek Lee was up for a new contract, he signed a five-year extension at the outset of the 2006 season and suffered a season-changing wrist injury a couple of weeks later. — Now Lee is in no hurry to get a deal done …
James Fanelli / New York Post:
Mets lost at ‘C’ — Opening day is a month away, and the Mets are already falling apart. — A giant piece of the marquee Citi Field sign came crashing down on Jan. 25 — more evidence for beleaguered Met fans that the sky really is falling. — The cover of the sign's C flew off …
Matt Eddy / Baseball America:
Minor League Transactions — Atlanta Braves — Signed: C J.R. House, SS Edward Salcedo — Released: RHP Rico Reid, 1B Ryohei Shimabukuro — The Braves inked Salcedo, 18, to the richest bonus in franchise history ever handed out to an international amateur—$1.6 million.
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Mark Zuckerman / NATS INSIDER:
Dunn ready to commit — VIERA, Fla. — Adam Dunn has spent the last nine years in the major leagues, during which time he has established himself as one of the game's most-consistent sluggers. Yet he believes he's never produced a full season up to full capability.
Gene Wojciechowski / ESPN:
Right eyes can see all in baseball — Scout X picks the winners, reveals the frauds and uncovers the truth — Scout X would definitely reach for the credit card to see Cain and Lincecum pitch. — Call him Scout X. — Big league lifer. One of the best in the business.
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Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Reliever Park finalizes deal with Yanks — Veteran inks one-year contract to seal move to Bronx — TAMPA, Fla. — Sometime between the moment Chan Ho Park announced his decision to sign with the Yankees and his arrival at camp on Sunday, he carved out a few minutes to find a razor and chop off his long locks.
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Peter Abraham / Boston Globe:
Lineups set for Wednesday's games — Here are the lineups the Red Sox will send out to battle Northeastern and BC at City of Palms Park on Wednesday: — Northeastern game (1:05 p.m.) — Jacoby Ellsbury LF — Bill Hall 3B — Victor Martinez C — David Ortiz DH
