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Armando Rios / ESPN:
Players listed in the Mitchell Commission report … Here are players mentioned in the Mitchell Commission report and how it links them to performance-enhancing substances: — Information Learned During this Investigation Concerning BALCO and Major League Baseball (9 players/3 active in MLB in 2007)
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Source says information on Clemens will be in Mitchell's report — Clemens May Be Named in Mitchell Report — A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included …
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Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Mitchell Report will take time to digest — No current Cubs are listed on former Senator's document — CHICAGO — No current Cubs players — but some former Cubs, including Matt Karchner, Todd Hundley, Kent Mercker, and Jerry Hairston Jr. — were among the players cited …
Bryan Hoch / MLB.com:
Clemens denies alleged ties to drugs — Veteran right-hander 'outraged' by claims in Mitchell Report — NEW YORK — With quite possibly the final pitch of his storied career, Roger Clemens buzzed a 94-mph fastball past the Indians' Victor Martinez and walked off the mound at Yankee Stadium.
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Mark Feinsand / New York Daily News Blogs:
Mitchell Report doesn't tarnish Yankee dynasty — The Mitchell Report is out, and by my count, 77 different players — both current and former — are named in some capacity in the report. Among them are stars such as Barry Bonds, Jason Giambi, Miguel Tejada, Roger Clemens, Andy Pettitte …
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Mitchell Report proposes solutions — NEW YORK — Former Sen. George Mitchell said on Thursday that performance-enhancing drug use has been pervasive in the sport for more than a decade as he released his findings in the shape of a 311-page report, which was fashioned during the past 20 months of investigations.
Ken Davidoff / Newsday:
Canseco surprised A-Rod is not on Mitchell's list — During Thursday's Fox Business Network's "Happy Hour," Jose Canseco had an observation concerning a current, very prominent Yankee. When asked whether Alex Rodriguez should have been mentioned in the Mitchell Report, Canseco responded …
BuzzFlash.org:
The Mitchell Report: Absolving the Owners — Ever had someone spit in your face and tell you it's raining? That's how it felt watching former Sen. George Mitchell's press conference on steroid use in Major League Baseball. The former Senate Majority Leader unleashed his "investigative findings" …
Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Nationals have ties to Mitchell Report — Former senator's document includes plan for future action — WASHINGTON — Nationals catcher Paul Lo Duca and former center fielder Nook Logan, who was non-tendered by the club on Wednesday night, were linked to performance-enhancing drugs in the Mitchell Report released Thursday afternoon.
Leitch / Deadspin:
The Complete List Of Players Mentioned In The Mitchell Report [The Official List] — Below, a complete list of players mentioned in the Mitchell Report. — All the players listed in the section VIII. B.: "Information Regarding Purchases or Use of Performance Enhancing Substances by Players …
Sports Illustrated:Tejada named in Mitchell Report
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WNBC:Mitchell's Steroid List Leaked, Disputed By MLB Official
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Sports Illustrated:Mitchell to drop bombshell
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David O'Brien / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Braves open 2008 in Washington — Special Sunday night game starts major league season from Washington's new Nationals Park — It hasn't been announced yet, but the Braves and Nationals are scheduled to open the 2008 major league season with a special Sunday night game March 30 at Washington's new Nationals Park.
Peter Abraham / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
A-Rod: "It was a huge debacle" — Alex Rodriguez didn't mince words on his conference call today, saying that Scott Boras misled him into opting out of his contract. — Listen for yourself: — Rodriguez said that he didn't fire Boras because this will be his last contract.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:
Sources: Twins, Everett reach deal — LIKE THIS STORY? — One day after losing his job with the Houston Astros to Miguel Tejada, shortstop Adam Everett has agreed to a one-year, contract with the Minnesota Twins, according to major-league sources. — The Astros declined to offer Everett …
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Associated Press:
Blue Jays, Eckstein agree on 1-year deal — TORONTO (AP) — Shortstop David Eckstein agreed to terms with the Toronto Blue Jays on a one-year, $4.5 million contract on Thursday. — Eckstein had a career-high .309 batting average for the St. Louis Cardinals last season with three homers, 31 RBIs and 10 stolen bases.
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Ken Rosenthal / Fox Sports:Jays close to deal with shortstop Eckstein
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TR Sullivan / Postcards from Elysian Fields:
Of George Mitchell, Hans Gruber and 2008 Opening Day — Trying to take a few days off to address some personal issues, but if George Mitchell and Jon Daniels are working... Let's see, Major League Baseball gets the Mitchell Report on Thursday and the Rangers get Milton Bradley and Ben Broussard.
