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Associated Press:
Yankees still considering Santana trade — TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees are still discussing whether to pursue a trade for Minnesota Twins ace Johan Santana, and senior vice president Hank Steinbrenner would like to make a deal. — “Nothing is really decided at this point,” …
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Duff Wilson / New York Times:
Congress Calls Clemens and Trainer to Testify — WASHINGTON - The star pitcher Roger Clemens, his former trainer Brian McNamee and three others will be asked to testify under oath before a Congressional committee at a hearing Jan. 16. — In addition to Clemens, the House Oversight Committee …
Peter Botte / NY Daily News:
Mets keep eye on A's, Blanton — With A's general manager Billy Beane in an all-out rebuilding mode, starting pitcher Joe Blanton could be the next to depart Oakland. — A person with knowledge of the situation said Friday that the Mets remain “interested in doing something there” …
Barry M. Bloom / MLB.com:
Clemens asked to testify to Congress — McNamee, Pettitte, Knoblauch, Radomski also called — Roger Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner and current active leader with 353 victories, has been called to testify on Jan. 16 in front of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
BOSS JR. ‘LEANING’ FOR JOHAN — Hank Steinbrenner has cast his vote, but not for Hillary, Barack or Mitt. — The best candidate to bolster the Yankees' rotation in 2008, according to Steinbrenner, is still Johan Santana. — Speaking yesterday outside Legends Field in Tampa …
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Associated Press:
Congress asks Clemens, Pettitte, their ex-trainer to testify in hearing — WASHINGTON — Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte were asked Friday to testify before a congressional committee on Jan. 16, along with their former trainer, Brian McNamee. — Also invited to appear before the House Oversight Committee …
Christian Red / NY Daily News:
Ghost writer quits Jose Canseco book — Jose Canseco's sequel to his 2005 best-seller “Juiced” has hit its first snag. — As the Daily News first reported last weekend, former Bash Brother Canseco has finalized a deal to publish “Vindicated” with Penguin Books, with a planned release date to coincide with Opening Day.
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Fox Sports:
Yaeger bombs: Canseco's co-author out — FOXSports.com — Jose Canseco's co-author has bailed out on the sequel to the '05 book “Juiced,” according to the New York Daily News. — Don Yaeger, a former Sports Illustrated associate editor scheduled to work with the slugger, has decided to sit out.
Associated Press:
Nats' Ayala hit by shotgun pellet while hunting — WASHINGTON — Nationals right-hander Luis Ayala was hit in the left forearm by a shotgun pellet during a hunting trip but is expected to be able to participate when spring training begins next month. — Ayala has a bruised nerve …
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Matt Eddy / Baseball America Prospects Blog:
Minor League Transactions — This week's installment considers all transactions reported by MLB between Dec. 15, 2007, and Jan. 4, 2008. Last week's transactions are available here. — Minor league free agent signing season is in full swing, and some notable names from prospectdom past found homes …
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Gonzo wants to play for the Brewers — I spoke with the agent for free agent outfielder Luis Gonzalez this afternoon and he assured me that Gonzalez would love to play for the Brewers in 2008. — “Luis thinks he'd be a perfect fit in Milwaukee,” said agent Terry Bross.
RJ Anderson / Beyond the Box Score:
An Interview with Paul DePodesta — Here's that interview I talked about a few weeks ago, I'd like to thank Paul for taking time out of his busy holiday and team schedule to answer some questions and note to owners; hire this guy as your next general manager, you won't regret it.
Doug Padilla / L.A. Daily News:
Angels target Konerko again — ANAHEIM - Angels general manager Tony Reagins might be in position to complete an acquisition his mentor never could. — A source has indicated the Angels and Chicago White Sox are discussing a second trade of the offseason, with this one sending Paul Konerko to the Angels …
Greg Jayne / Columbian:
Brush Prairie all-star Staley dies at 87 — Gerry Staley, perhaps the most successful major leaguer to come out of Clark County, has died at the age of 87. — Staley, who was born in Brush Prairie and went on to four All-Star selections, died Wednesday at his Hazel Dell home.
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Another rebuilding move by A's Beane — No one is safe now that the A's rebuilding efforts are in full swing. On Thursday, general manager Billy Beane unexpectedly traded one of the club's most popular and productive players, sending outfielder Nick Swisher to the White Sox for three standout prospects.
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