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Jayson Stark / ESPN:
A-Rod answers questions, raises more … TAMPA, Fla. — His friends told him the truth would set him free. But is that what Alex Rodriguez told Tuesday? — The truth? The whole truth? And nothing but the truth? — Ehhhhh ... it didn't feel that way.
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Jack Curry / New York Times:
After Awkward Pause, Rodriguez Thanks Yankees — TAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez slowly read a statement that was part explanation and part apology off white sheets of paper. He was offering some details about why he used steroids for three years, plodding through his nervousness.
Stephen Hawkins / Associated Press:
A-Rod apologizes to Rangers owner — Buzz up! — Alex Rodriguez made a personal call to apologize to Texas Rangers owner Tom Hicks after the slugger's admission that he used banned substances while playing for the team from 2001-03. — Hicks told The Associated Press on Tuesday evening …
Jim Baumbach / The Final Score:
We're live blogging the Alex Rodriguez news conference — Keep hitting refresh for the latest updates... 2:36 p.m. We're all done. A-Rod was on the dais for 32 minutes. 2:35 p.m. A-Rod just ended by saying he wants “to make the world a better place.” “I screwed up big-time.
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:Rodriguez says cousin injected him with substance
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Thomas Boswell / Washington Post:Thomas Boswell on Alex Rodriguez's Steroid Stories
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Gallardo likely won't start opener — Macha points to blooming righty's limited big league experience — PHOENIX — Brewers manager Ken Macha will not name his Opening Day starter until the final week of March, but he was “over 50 percent” sure on Tuesday that it will not be right-hander Yovani Gallardo.
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Forecast is hazy for Glaus — JUPITER, Fla. — The Cardinals staged their first full-squad workout Tuesday with only one position player not on the field. — Four weeks after surgery repaired damaged muscle near his right shoulder, third baseman Troy Glaus is not close …
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Joe Strauss / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Carpenter is making progress — JUPITER, Fla. — Cardinals ace Chris Carpenter still hasn't faced hitters in live batting practice, much less an exhibition game. — But Carpenter has given typically stoic pitching coach Dave Duncan cause for optimism. — Carpenter completed his longest of four side sessions Tuesday.
Kevin Goldstein / Baseball Prospectus:Prospectus Today — Changing the Game? — Well, this is a ridiculous notion:
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MLB:
Tampa Bay Rays' Scott Kazmir won't pitch in World Baseball Classic — PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — Scott Kazmir will not pitch for the United States in next month's World Baseball Classic because the Tampa Bay Rays were concerned about the risk of injury to the All-Star left-hander. — Kazmir
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Marc Topkin / The Heater:
Rays add 2B Adam Kennedy to spring roster — 2B Adam Kennedy was added to the Rays spring roster on a minor-league contract. — Kennedy, 33, was released last week by the Cardinals, for whom he hit .280 in 115 games last season following a horrible .217 in 87 games the year before.
Melissa Segura / Sports Illustrated:
Top Nats prospect falsified age, name … A top Washington Nationals prospect and recipient of the largest international signing bonus in team history is not who he appeared to be. Esmailyn Gonzalez, who is listed as 19 years old on the team's roster, is actually 23-year-old Carlos Alvarez Daniel Lugo, four sources have told SI.com.
MLB:
Arizona Diamondbacks, Conor Jackson agree on one-year contract — PHOENIX — Conor Jackson avoided a salary arbitration hearing with the Arizona Diamondbacks when he agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract worth $3.05 million. — The 26-year-old infielder and outfielder hit .300 with 12 homers and 75 RBIs in 144 games last year.
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Ben Shpigel / New York Times:
As Beltrán Speaks, Mets Watch Rodriguez — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Each of the six new flat-screen televisions in the Mets' clubhouse had been tuned to ESPN early Tuesday morning, but hardly anyone noticed until about 1:30 p.m. When Alex Rodriguez's news conference was about to begin …
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Dylan Hernandez / Los Angeles Times:
Larry Bowa responds to Brad Penny's criticism — The former Dodgers pitcher says ‘nobody had my back’ last season and singles out the third base coach. Bowa says the pitcher was out of shape and didn't work hard. — Reporting from Phoenix — After learning that Brad Penny singled …
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John Hickey / seattlepi.com Mariners blog:
Still no word if Griffey is headed to Atlanta or Seattle — As of 6 p.m. MST, the Mariners still have no idea if they are in the hunt for Ken Griffey Jr., their former All-Star and the man they hope will be their left fielder and/or DH this season. — Neither Griffey or his agent …
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Adam McCalvy / MLB.com:
Brewers, Hart avoid arbitration — Right fielder agrees to one-year, $3.25 million deal on eve of hearing — PHOENIX — It wasn't exactly the 11th hour, but it was getting pretty late for the Brewers and right fielder Corey Hart when they finally struck a deal.
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Tom Krasovic / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Giles doesn't expect personal issues to be a distraction for him or the team — PEORIA, Ariz. - Brian Giles, who is embroiled in a public dispute with a former girlfriend, reported to Padres camp Tuesday and said his legal issues will not be a distraction to either him or the Padres this season.
