Clemens says it got away amid World Series buzz
Roger Clemens defended his July beaning of Mike Piazza saying he tried to pitch inside out as Mets and Yankees prepare for the Subway Series. Mets manager Bobby Valentine and Yankees owner George Steinbrenner tempered talk, urging focus on competition over revenge while Piazza and Clemens face lingering tension.
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Cone considered as starter for fourth World Series game at Shea
David Cone could start Game 4 at Shea Stadium as the Yankees weigh a return to the mound for the veteran right hander. Manager Joe Torre plans a rotation with Andy Pettitte, Al Leiter and Roger Clemens, while Cone eyes redemption and reflects on his Mets past.
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Yankees and Mets set for interleague clash at Shea
The Mets plan batting practice at Shea on Saturday before heading to Yankee Stadium while the Yankees shuttle players and families by bus. Pettitte favors avoiding more flights as the two clubs seek to minimize travel costs and keep focus. A fan heckled Derek Jeter with a light taunt about the Mets looming in the matchup.
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New York Teams Lead Incomplete 1999 Style Baseball Records
Yankees manager Joe Torre posts 87 74 with Derek Jeter leading in runs hits batting and runs batted in Bernie Williams tops in RBI and average. Andy Petite records 19 9 as top starter and Mariano Rivera 36 saves. Mets manager Bobby Valentine presides over a muddled lead with Alfonzo Piazza and Edgardo Alfonzo highlighted in various categories, including Piazza 38 home runs 113 RBI and Armando Benitez four saves as top reliever.
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