An arctic chill surrounds the greatest city in the universe just a few days before pitchers and catchers move south to report for Spring Training. Some signings and rumors as the week begins, and the layers of clothing come on the New Yorker, but begin to unravel in the Clemens/McNamee saga.
-One of the lawyers for Brian McNamee believes that the Justice Department will begin a criminal investigation into Clemens, according to an AP report. "I think there will be a criminal prosecution after Wednesday, and that means there will be grand jury proceedings and subsequent proceedings," Said Richard Emery. Of course, Emery believes that his client will not be criminally investigated after Wednesday's Congressional hearings. How fortunate......
-Boston avoids arbitration with Kevin Youkilis, getting him for a bargain 3 million this season.
-Sweeney signing day: The longtime Royal Mike will sign a deal to play for Oakland while pinch hitting ace Mark will agree to a deal to play for Joe Torre and the Dodgers. Another bench specialist Tony Clark, will agree to a 1 year deal to play for the Padres worth 900k.
-In old-washed-up-relievers news, the A's brought Keith Foulke out of retirement while the Giants inked veteran righty Scott Williamson.
-There will be an arbitration hearing for Ryan Howard on the 20th, and Barry Bonds is still looking for work, says the Philadelphia Daily News.
-The Denver Post reports that Colorado is close to resigning Garrett Atkins and Brad Hawpe and that the asking price is high for Joe Blanton. The Red Sox could be interested in Blanton, says the Boston Globe. Boston may try to flip Coco Crisp for a starter, says the Boston Herald.
-More as it happens....
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