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AL East News and Rumors

Yankees Opening Day: From Mantle to Jeter

The New York Times, nytimes.com

Looking for a fresh start after a dismal exit from the postseason, the Yankees will open this season against the Boston Red Sox during the same day, and hour, as the Mets open their season at home.

Gordon Edes, ESPN.com

Former Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon said Saturday that he and numerous other Red Sox players were regularly injected with Toradol, a legal anti-inflammatory drug whose use has become increasingly controversial in sports.

Sean Newell, deadspin.com

Here's all the background you need: Randy Levine is the President of the New York Yankees and has a dog that will be competing in the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. OK, ready? More »

CNNSI.com

CLEVELAND (AP) -- Right-hander Daisuke Matsuzaka and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract.

Ian Browne, MLB.com

As Mike Napoli walked into the Red Sox's Spring Training complex for the first time on a balmy Sunday afternoon, his stalled contract negotiations during the winter were far from his mind.

nydailynews.com

There will never be any way of knowing how much Hal Steinbrenner truly loves the business of baseball, of the Yankees, of being the Steinbrenner in charge of the Yankees.