Arte Moreno says the Angels continue to pursue free-agent pitcher Jeff Weaver, but they would like an answer from the former Dodger right-hander by Wednesday.
Sammy Sosa is seriously considering retiring from baseball instead of accepting an offer from the Washington Nationals, a source close to the player told ESPNdeportes.com.
The Nationals sold the contract of infielder Jamey Carroll to the Colorado Rockies yesterday and also prepared to make their final pitch to free agent slugger Sammy Sosa.
The Red Sox continue to decline comment on any and all matters regarding Roger Clemens, and the chance of the seven-time Cy Young Award winner returning to Boston still appear remote.
When asked of a possible meeting between the Sox brass and Clemens, Randy Hendricks said, ''You'll have to ask the Red Sox that question." Hendricks refused to comment further.
Nationals general manager Jim Bowden said Tuesday the team has offered Sammy Sosa a guaranteed major-league contract and is waiting to see if he'll accept it.
A proposed new Yankee Stadium in the Bronx might cost New York taxpayers almost $500 million in subsidies and lost tax revenue, a nonprofit group said.