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Michael S. Schmidt / New York Times:
For McNamee and Clemens, a New Dispute — Brian McNamee told federal authorities last summer that Roger Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks about the same time that McNamee said he was giving him steroid injections during the 1998 season, according to a lawyer with knowledge of details of the case.
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Report of Clemens abscess raises more questions — Clemens' Lawyer Explains Taping the McNamee Call — Brian McNamee told federal law enforcement officials that Roger Clemens developed an abscess on his buttocks around the time that McNamee said he was giving him steroid injections in 1998 …
Carrie Muskat / MLB.com:
Cameron, Brewers reach agreement — Center fielder's arrival means position changes for Braun, Hall — The Milwaukee Brewers have a tentative agreement on a one-year contract with free-agent outfielder Mike Cameron, pending a physical early next week. — Brewers general manager Doug …
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Cameron deal in place, pending physical — The Brewers won't be officially announcing the signing of free agent centerfielder Mike Cameron today because the deal is contingent on him passing a physical. It's my understanding that physical will be Monday. — But I've talked to people familiar with the deal and here's what I know.
Buster Olney / ESPN.com:
Brewers help outfield, agree to deal with Cameron … The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement on a one-year deal with center fielder Mike Cameron. — According to The Associated Press, the deal is worth $7 million, with a club option for 2009. — Cameron, 34, hit 21 homers and drove in 78 runs for the Padres last year.
David Lennon / Newsday:
Mets' Minaya goes back to work on Santana — Mets general manager Omar Minaya returned Friday from his goodwill visit to Israel and spent most of the day getting up to speed with the staff members who stayed behind. At the top of Minaya's to-do list in the five weeks that remain …
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Santana says it's up to Twins — Johan Santana has been in Venezuela since the regular season ended, but he recently arrived in Fort Myers, Fla., to start his workouts. — In his first published comments this winter, Santana told the local newspaper that he didn't know what to think about the situation …
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Anthony McCarron / NY Daily News:
Joba may start in bullpen again — The Yankees envision Joba Chamberlain as a starter and they are eager to see what his blazing fastball and electric slider can do as part of their rotation. But the Bombers also are concerned about how many innings the 22-year-old will throw next season …
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Barry Svrluga / Washington Post:
Cordero Avoids Arbitration, Agrees to a One-Year Deal — Chad Cordero knows firsthand the angst an arbitration hearing can bring, so the Washington Nationals closer was both relieved and happy yesterday when he agreed to terms on a one-year, $6.2 million contract that means he'll have a peaceful spring training.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Cordero agrees to terms with Nats — Righty closer avoids arbitration with one-year deal — WASHINGTON — The Nationals agreed to terms on a one-year, $6.2 million contract with closer Chad Cordero on Friday, avoiding salary arbitration. — Cordero said by phone that he was glad …
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Mychael Urban / MLB.com:
A's add free agent Brown to outfield — Signing could be precursor to Kotsay trade to Atlanta — OAKLAND — In what sources suggest is a precursor to the trade of Mark Kotsay to the Braves that's making the rumor-mill rounds, the A's on Friday signed former Oakland farmhand Emil Brown to a one-year contract for the 2008 season.
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Autograph session to benefit the Red Sox Foundation scheduled for Monday, Jan. 14, at official Red Sox team store — Players participating in 2008 Red Sox Rookie Program expected to attend signing — BOSTON — An autograph session to benefit the Red Sox Foundation will take place on Monday …
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MLB.com:
Rays request approval from St. Pete city council to return to Disney for three games this season — ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Seeking to build upon a successful event introduced in 2007, the Tampa Bay Rays have asked the St. Petersburg City Council for approval to return to Walt Disney's Wide World …
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Mike Petraglia / MLB.com:
Lucchino supports Mitchell's approach — Red Sox president defends investigation into drugs in baseball — HARTFORD, Conn. — Red Sox president/CEO Larry Lucchino threw his complete support behind the Mitchell Report on Friday afternoon. — “What I'd like to see is what the Commissioner …
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Associated Press:
HUGHES HAS HAD HIS PHIL OF RUMORS — TAMPA, Fla. - Phil Hughes keeps hearing the trade rumors. If the Yankees acquire Johan Santana from Minnesota, Hughes wound wind up with the Twins. — “I try to avoid the rumors best I can, but you eventually here it from friends, family and the whole deal …
