Posted by Timm Davis on Saturday, July 4, 2009 at 1:45 pm

..According to Roger Clemens’ lawyer he was not one of the 100+ players that tested positive for PED’s in 2003. He told the NY Times that Clemens obtained the results from the testing company and gave them to congress before his testimony in 2008. He said he’s reveling the results now, because other names have been brought forward. [AP]

..Texas Rangers team president Nolan Ryan says that there wont be any restrictions on spending towards the trade deadline if needed. You see, MLB loaned millions of dollars to team owner Tom Hicks who seems to be in some financial trouble. According to the report, it’s less than $15M. [AP]

“There haven’t been any restrictions put on us,” Ryan said. “I just think as we get closer to the trade deadline, we’ll see what we might be able to be put together. If we think it is in our best interest, then obviously we’ll take it to Tom.”

..The Cleveland Plain Dealer is reporting that the Indians have designated veteran pitcher Matt Herges for assignment. This will free up a space on the roster for pitcher Winston Abreu whom they acquired from the Tampa Bay Rays. [Plain Dealer]

..According to a Yahoo! Sports report, the Padres intend to extend manager Bud Blacks contract. No date for the extension has been announced – just that it’s going to happen soon. [Yahoo! Sports]

..According to Geoff Baker of the Seattle Times injured pitcher Erik Bedard threw a 54 pitch simulated game yesterday at Fenway and will make his return to the the rotation on Tuesday when the Mariners take on the Orioles. [Seattle Times]

..The Minnesota Twins have placed starting pitcher Kevin Slowey on the 15 day disabled list with a strained wrist following his start against the Tigers yesterday. The Indians have called up Anthony Swarzak to take Slowey’s spot in the rotation. [CBS]

..According to CBS Sports, Boston Red Sox pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka will head to Florida to start a spring training like strengthening program, he’s been on the DL since June 21st. [CBS]

“We’re going to really strengthen his shoulder and work on his whole body,” Boston manager Terry Francona said before Friday’s game against Seattle.

“He’s worked hard while we were gone [on a nine-game road trip] without a baseball,” said Francona, who wasn’t sure how long Matsuzaka will be in Florida. He said there is no timetable for his return to the Red Sox.

..It looks like outdoor baseball will return to the Twin Cities, when the Twins kick off the 2010 season at Target Field against the Boston Red Sox on April 12th. They open their season on the road against the Angels.[CBS]