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The Excerpts From “Vindicated” About Alex Rodriguez — Ever since Joe Lavin announced he'd bought a copy of Jose Canseco's Vindicated earlier today, people — OK, some people — have been curious what EXACTLY Canseco said. After the jump, the selections from Vindicated concerning Alex Rodriguez.
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Marty Noble / MLB.com:
Sosa may get rotation shot — Struggles by Pelfrey, Hernandez open door for righty — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Jorge Sosa temporarily became an effective solution for a rotation problem the Mets developed in May. For five weeks, the castaway right-handed pitcher provided consistent performances …
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Bart Hubbuch / New York Post:
FIFTH AVENUE — VARGAS COULD FILL OUT ROTATION — Claudio Vargas could be a candidate for the Mets' No. 5 starter vacancy. — The 29-year-old right hander was released yesterday by the Brewers in a salary dump, and Mets GM Omar Minaya said his club will have a strong interest now that Vargas reportedly has cleared waivers.
Jim Caple / ESPN:
Red Sox survive shaky outing from Dice-K to win opener … TOKYO — If butterflies the size of Mothra fluttered inside Daisuke Matsuzaka's gut Tuesday, it would be understandable. — After all, he was only the Opening Day starter for the defending world champions. And he was pitching in his hometown.
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Tom Haudricourt / Brewers Blog:
Brewers release Vargas — Phoenix - In a somewhat surprising move and a definite commitment toward youth, the Brewers just released veteran right-hander Claudio Vargas. — The move paves the way for two young pitchers, Manny Parra and Carlos Villanueva, to make the starting rotation, along with Ben Sheets, Jeff Suppan and Dave Bush.
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MLB Transactions — View by team: — TEAM — Agreed to terms with outfielder Reed Johnson, who had been with the Toronto Blue Jays, on a one-year contract; optioned outfielders Sam Fuld and Eric Patterson to Iowa of the Pacific Coast League (AAA); assigned pitcher Les Walrond …
Ronald Blum / Yahoo! Sports:
Congress questions whether Clemens lied — Roger Clemens got some new Republican support in his dispute with Brian McNamee. — Reprising the partisan nature of last month's congressional hearing that examined whether the seven-time Cy Young Award winner took performance-enhancing drugs …
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Padres pick up Black's option — PEORIA, ARIZONA (TICKER) —The San Diego Padres on Tuesday exercised their 2009 contract option on manager Bud Black, who last season guided the team to its best record in nearly a decade. — Black, 50, made his managerial debut with the Padres last year and posted an 89-74 record.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Gibby's 1.12 ERA: 40 years later — JUPITER, Fla. — On his way to changing baseball history, Bob Gibson was willing to break baseball tradition. — During one particularly low-scoring game in 1968, the Cardinals' opponent had runners on first and third bases with no outs.
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Bill Ladson / MLB.com:
Perez ready for Opening Day start — Veteran righty allows three runs in his final spring tune-up — JUPITER, Fla. — Nationals left-hander Odalis Perez pitched his last Spring Training game on Tuesday afternoon and threw six solid innings in a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals.
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Cubs, outfielder Reed Johnson agree to one-year contract — Additionally, Cubs announce fifth round of roster cuts; Place right-hander Angel Guzman on 60-day disabled list — MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs today announced the club has agreed to terms with outfielder Reed Johnson on a one-year contract.
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George A. King III / New York Post:
PETTITTE: I'LL BE READY TO GO IN FIRST WEEK — WINTER HAVEN, Fla. - Even though Andy Pettitte hasn't pitched since March 17, has just eight spring training innings and won't face live hitters - minor leaguers at that - until Saturday, he believes the Yankees can count on him to start …
Sports Illustrated:
Pelfrey looking like Mets' fifth starter — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Mets decisionmakers appear set to overlook top pitching prospect Mike Pelfrey's poor spring and name him the No. 5 starter in coming days, sources said. Club officials will gather here Wednesday, but the momentum is strong …
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