Friday’s News and Notes

• Prince Fielder FINALLY hit his first home run the other day against St. Louis. Even I was surprised to find, according to Rotowire, that he had a similar start last season, hitting only 1 home run through his first 15 games.
• The man referred to only as “Max” in Jose Canseco’s new book Vindicated who allegedly gave A-Rod roids is supposedly trainer Joseph Dion.  Dion says that the report is absolutely false and that A-Rod was “absolutely against steroids” at the time he trained him.  Canseco rebutted “But the aliens are positive A-rod juiced!”
• The Rockies beat the Padres in 22 innings 2-1 yesterday.
• Miguel Tejada lied to MLB in saying he is 31 years old, as ESPN uncovered his birth certificate and found him to be 33.  He has admitted this and apologized to the Astros.  “All the cool kids were doing it” excuse used in his defense.
• The Mariners may get both Erik Bedard and J.J. Putz back next week.  The AL West shuddered.
• Manny Ramirez looks like an MVP calibur player after his 2 homer, 3 hit performance against the Yankees last night.  David Ortiz still looks like his knee is ruining his game.
• Andruw Jones is terrible. Don’t believe me? http://mlb.mlb.com/team/player.jsp?player_id=116662
• Looks like the Tigers have finally woken up.
• St. Louis, of all teams is 11-5.  Can their makeshift pitching last?