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February 2008 Archives
Hank Steinbrenner Denounces Red Sox Nation
Hank Steinbrenner is starting to sound more and more like his father George.

Yankee Legend Murcer Battling Cancer Again
Yankees legend Bobby Murcer will undergo tests early next week to determine whether or not his brain cancer has returned, according to ESPN.

Pettitte Prepared To Talk To DOJ If Needed
Andy Pettitte is prepared to talk to the Department of Justice if called upon but is trying to focus on baseball, according to the Associated Press.



Yankees Could Extend Cashman's Deal During Season
Brian Cashman is entering the final season of his current deal as GM of the New York Yankees.

Report: Jeter Would Support Blood Testing
Derek Jeter isn't opposed to blood testing for substances like steroids and human growth hormone, according to ESPN.

A-Rod: Jeter Will Have MVP Season
Derek Jeter has never won an MVP during his career, but teammate Alex Rodriguez predicted on Thursday that Jeter will have an MVP season in 2008, according to the New York Times.

Roger Clemens Cancels ESPN Weekend
Roger Clemens won't be appearing at Disney World after canceling a scheduled appearance on "ESPN The Weekend," according to The New York Daily News.

A-Rod Expects To Be Asked About Drug Use
Alex Rodriguez expects to be asked questions about drug use as he approaches Barry Bonds' home run record.

Damon Nearly Retired Last Spring
Johnny Damon very nearly retired before the 2007 season.

Yanks VP: Football Has Bigger Steroid Problem
Hank Steinbrenner thinks that football has a bigger steroid problem than baseball, according to the Associated Press.

Pettitte Apologizes For HGH Use
Yankees pitcher Andy Pettitte apologized on Monday for using HGH and said he had not talked to Roger Clemens since the U.

Pettitte Reporting To Camp Monday
Andy Pettitte will face the media for the first time since testifying in front of Congress about steroid use in baseball on Monday, according to the Associated Press.

Report: Pettitte's Dad Obtained HGH From Son's High School Classmate
Andy Pettitte’s dad obtained the HGH he supplied his son from a trainer who attended high school with the Yankees' pitcher.

Yankees' Cashman 'Not Proud' Of Payroll
The Yankees had a record payroll for the 2007 season, and it's not decreasing this season, something General Manager Brian Cashman says he would like to curtail, according to ESPN.

Posada: 'I Believe Rocket' On Steroid Claims
Yankees' catcher Jorge Posada believes former teammate Roger Clemens regarding his numerous steroid denials, according to the Associated Press.

Wang Loses Arbitration Case, Will Make $4M In 2008
Yankees' pitcher Wang Chien-Ming will make a salary of $4M in 2008 instead of his request for $4.

Mussina: Pettitte To Face Challenges At Camp
Teammate Mike Mussina hopes that Andy Pettitte is ready to answers all of the questions regarding Roger Clemens and human growth hormone this spring, according to Associated Press.

Yanks Rename Spring Home After Steinbrenner
The New York Yankees have decided to rename their spring home Steinbrenner Field after their infamous owner, according to the Associated Press.

Jeter Says 'It's A Bad Time For The Game'
Derek Jeter, one of the most respected players in Major League Baseball, is having a hard time finding any positives in the recent Congressional steroid hearings, according to ESPN.

Pettitte Admits To Additional Use Of HGH
Andy Pettitte has admitted to using human growth hormone in 2004 after it was supplied by his father, according to the Associated Press.

Wang Will Not Get A Long Contract
Chien Ming-Wang's desire to sign a long-term deal with the New York Yankees will not be fulfilled, according to the New York Post.

Yanks Expect Pettitte To Start Spring Behind Schedule
The Yankees expect pitcher Andy Pettitte to start spring training behind on Thursday when he arrives in Tampa, Florida, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Joba To Begin Season In Pen, Finish As Starter
Joba Chamberlain will prepare to be a starter in Spring Training but is expected to begin the season in the bullpen unless an injury strikes any of the five projected starters.

Congressman: Pettitte's Account Backs McNamee
The testimony of Andy Pettitte backs up the accounts of Brian McNamee, Roger Clemens' former trainer, that he injected Clemens of banned drugs, according to Newsday.

Pavano Arrives At Yankees' Minor-League Camp
Often-injured pitcher Carl Pavano arrived at the Yankees' minor league camp Friday and played catch, according to an Associated Press report.

Lawyer: Clemens Wasn't At Canseco's 1998 Party
A lawyer for Roger Clemens said Saturday the pitcher can prove he didn't attend a June 1998 party at Jose Canseco's home described by Brian McNamee in the Mitchell Report, according to an Associated Report.

Yankees Sign Ensberg, Woodward To Minor-League Deals
The Yankees added infield depth Friday, signing Morgan Ensberg and Chris Woodward to minor league deals, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Cano, Yankees Finalize $30 Million, 4-Year Deal
Robinson Cano and the Yankees completed their $30 million, four-year contract on Thursday, according to an Associated Press report.

New Yankee Stadium Price Tag Up To $1.3 Billion
The new Yankee Stadium will have party suites, a members-only restaurant, a martini bar and a price tag to match all the luxury, $1.

Cano Near $30M, 4-Year Deal With Yankees
The Yankees got back the results of Robinson Cano's physical and were likely to finalize the second baseman's $30 million, four-year contract on Thursday, according to an Associated Press report.

Bruney, Yankees Agree To Deal
The New York Yankees and relief pitcher Brian Bruney agreed to terms on a one-year deal on Tuesday, according to MLB.

Jeter: Steroids Talk Shouldn't Distract Yanks
Derek Jeter, the face of the New York Yankees, doesn't think baseball's steroids' controversy will have any effect on the team this spring, according to the Associated Press.

Jeter Settles Tax Dispute With NY State
Yankees' captain Derek Jeter settled his case with tax officials, who had said he should have paid three years of taxes as a New York state resident.

Yankees' Duncan Ready For Season After Blood Clot Treatment
Shelley Duncan is at early spring training workouts, healthy and looking forward to the 2008 season following offseason treatment for a blood clot, according to an Associated Press report.

Pettitte Arrives Early For Congressional Committee Discussions
Yankees' pitcher Andy Pettitte showed up early for his closed-door interview Monday with lawyers from a congressional committee looking into drug use in baseball, according to an ESPN news report.

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