The Daily Yankeeland

Agent Randy Hendricks and his firm have released an 18,000 word thesis to defend his star client Roger Clemens against allegations of steroid use. The Hendricks Report, not to be confused with the Mitchell Report, is a statistical breakdown of the Rocket's career, and includes 38 charts in making its case.

Charley Waters of the Minnesota Star-Tribune feels that a Johan Santana deal is imminent. Of course he's put stuff out before that turned out to be pure speculation. The Star-Tribune also feels that Twins GM Bill Smith may soon do his best Howie Mandel impersonation with the Yankees, Mets, and Red Sox. "Deal...or No Deal?".

Hank Steinbrenner was a no-show at last night Baseball Writers' annual gala, but he did take a shot at those who say the Yankees championships from 1996-2000 were tainted.

There have been reports that have just touched on the subject, but apparently some reporters such as Jon Heyman have been more blatant in their handling of Don Mattingly's sudden departure from the Dodgers. It seems that Donnie and his wife of 28 years, Kim, have agreed to separate. We hope they can work things out.