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Mike Lupica / NY Daily News:
Give us the juice, A-Rod — Alex Rodriguez needs to come clean now, about what Sports Illustrated says is a dirty drug test out of his past. — He needs to come clean in a way that Barry Bonds never really has and Roger Clemens probably never will, in a way that Mark McGwire did not come clean …
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Bill Madden / NY Daily News:
Madden: Alex a total bust — Now that it appears he really is “A-Fraud,” Alex Rodriguez can forget about having his run at Barry Bonds' all-time home run record taken seriously. — And, like Bonds, Rodriguez can probably forget the Hall of Fame, too. — I can't speak for the rest …
Mike Puma / New York Post:
RODRIGUEZ DEBACLE MEANS BRONX ZOO BACK IN BUSINESS — Move over, Jason Giambi, Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, there's a new potential inductee to the Yankees' Hall of Shame. — This member simply could have “A-Roid” inscribed on his plaque. — According to a Sports Illustrated report …
Harvey Araton / New York Times:
Nine More Years of a Marriage Not Made in Heaven — Nine more years. Nine long, bold-headlined years. That is how much longer the Yankees are contractually obligated to put up with always-something Alex Rodriguez. With his celebrity distractions, his need to be noticed …
MLB.com:
A-Rod would be wise to come clean — Admission could be first step in repairing image — An open letter to Alex Rodriguez ... Don't be Roger Clemens. Don't be Barry Bonds. — Get real. — Start with Andy Pettitte. Then, Jason Giambi. — They admitted wrongdoing. They are still playing today.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Donnelly inked to Minor League deal — Veteran reliever to compete for bullpen spot in Spring Training — ARLINGTON — The Rangers are adding pitcher Brendan Donnelly to their Spring Training roster and the competition for a spot in the bullpen. — Donnelly has agreed to a Minor League contract …
Andrew Baggarly / Extra Baggs:
Sabean breaks from FanFest to deliver state of the team — It was a busy day at FanFest. Of course, this isn't news if you were like me - making a futile effort to park in Lot A around 10:30 a.m. — The overflowing asphalt told the story: This was the biggest FanFest in the team's history.
Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Manny Ramirez talks about the talks — Free-agent slugger says protracted negotiations with Dodgers and others won't prevent him from playing hard for whoever signs him. He hints a deal may be close but gives few details. — Reporting from Pensacola Beach, Fla. — Manny Ramirez says he isn't upset at the Dodgers.
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Chico Harlan / Washington Post:
New Ace May Be In Play For Nats — 23-Strikeout Game Put Strasburg at Head of Draft Class — SAN DIEGO — One evening last April, a 19-year-old named Stephen Strasburg threw a ballgame so sublime that it redefined the possibilities for his life. — Strasburg threw 128 pitches, only five of which were hit into fair territory.
Jane Heller / New York Times:
On Deck With the Yankees: It's All in the Cards — According to their detractors, the greedy, acquisitive, small-market-annihilating Yankees set out to buy a championship during the off-season. — “The Yankees are just a collection of All-Stars who will crumble under the weight of expectation,” the haters scoff.
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T.R. Sullivan / MLB.com:
Rangers strongly considering Andruw — Slugger worked out with Texas hitting coach Jaramillo recently — ARLINGTON — The Rangers are “considering” signing free-agent outfielder Andruw Jones, general manager Jon Daniels said Saturday. — A deal is not yet done.
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Richard / SportsJustice:
I'll take the Astros in October for a thousand, Alex. — A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I first heard those words one afternoon in Kissimmee when Brian McTaggart and I were arguing the merits of medium versus hot chicken wings. — They made a lot of sense to me then, and they make even more sense now.
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Sam Borden / The LoHud Yankees Blog:
MLB's response and a look back at “60 Minutes” — Major League Baseball Executive Vice President of Labor Relations Rob Manfred issued the following statement today regarding today's Sports Illustrated news story: — “We are disturbed by the allegations contained in the Sports Illustrated news story …
Daulerio / Deadspin:
ESPN Is Giving Scott Van Pelt Some Quiet Time — Last week, ESPN's Scott Van Pelt hammered Bud Selig about the MLB Commissioner's $18.5 million salary.A little too much, apparently: SVP was suspended from his radio show on Monday, according to multiple WWL sources.
