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And the hits just keep on coming for Roger Clemens.

No he hasn’t resurrected his now questionable baseball career, but reports have now surfaced that the Rocket had a romantic relationship with the ex-wife of pro golfer John Daly, Paulette Dean Daly. This report comes just days after Clemens was tied to a romantic relationship with country singer Mindy McCready.

According to the New York Daily News, Clemens arranged trips for Daly to Anaheim Stadium to watch him pitch against the Angels while he was playing for the New York Yankees. In addition to the Anaheim trips, he was also to have spent some time with Daly in Palm Springs, California.

When asked to comment about whether her relationship with Clemens was romantic, Daly is quoted saying, “You know what, I’m really uncomfortable talking about this. I’m just going to have to say, ‘No comment.”

For a guy who stayed relatively quiet and away from controversy his entire career, Clemens’ reputation as both a player, husband and friend have now all been thrown under the bus. First the steroid allegations and now his romantic links to McCready and Daly. What’s next? He clubbed a baby seal while dumping motor oil into the Chesapeake Bay while he played for the Red Sox?

Source: New York Daily News

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A day after the New York Yankees’ 2008 season has finally gotten underway; the Yankees have traded Alex Rodriguez to the Yomiuri Giants of the Japanese Baseball League.

This sent a shock wave through major league baseball, not only because of Rodriguez’s most recent contract signing, but also because the Yankees could have gotten so much more if they had traded him to teams such as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim or the Florida Marlins last year for Miguel Cabrera.

“I’ve been heckled and berated by the fans all over this country for not being able to win the big one, it’s time to move on.” Rodriguez said. “I’m now going to the winningest team in Japanese baseball history. I know the pressure will be there also, but at least I won’t be able to understand what they are saying. Language barriers are great.”

What’s even more shocking is what the Yankees are getting in return.

The Giants offered to give up their number one prospect, 5’6 utility man, Ken Katsumoto and offered to take over the entirety of Rodriguez’s record contract. What that converts over to in Yen is beyond me, but it’s a lot.

Asked why Rodriguez decided to go to Japan instead of another Major League club, he replied, “I like sushi, and the way of the samurai.”

When his teammates were asked about the sudden trade, there was mixed emotions.

“I can cover the whole left side of the infield. I love doing my backhand, jump throws,” replied team captain Derek Jeter. “He’ll be missed, but I love doing those throws. Chicks dig backhands.”

New Yankee manager Joe Girardi was unavailable for comment, but rumor has it he has been at a local tavern since 10 a.m. drowning away his sorrows.

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It looks like Johan Santana found his way to New York, but it wasn’t to join the Yankees.

The former Minnesota Twins ace was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Carlos Gomez, pitchers Philip Humber, Deolis Guerra and Kevin Mulvey. The Twins get the Mets’ best farm players while New York gets arguably the best pitcher in the majors, pending a physical and contract extension.

Not a bad price for a two-time Cy Young award winner. Santana joins a staff that includes Pedro Martinez, John Maine, Oliver Perez and Orlando Hernandez, giving the Mets a strong starting rotation and a good replacement to the recently departed Tom Glavine.

This wasn’t the scenario I pictured Santana to be dealt to, but the Mets were the team to give the most up for him. I would have loved to have seen him go to the New York Yankees, but apparently they weren’t willing to give up their top prospects. The Boston Red Sox were also a top candidate for Santana, but their offer wasn’t up to par with what the Mets were willing to offer.

Source: CBS Sportsline

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