The Mitchell Report

East Coast Bias has been watching all the press conferences and so far, myself, Brendan Canney, am disgusted with Major League Baseball. Even though there is a lot of hear-say in the report, there is enough evidence that points to major players, like Roger Clemens and Andy Pettite, that they indeed took steroids. It truly is a dark day in baseball.

Stay tuned to East Coast Bias as both me and Jason will chime in soon with both of our opinions on what has been said and reported.

Breaking News: Mitchell Reports Will Name Names

The 18 month steroid investigation headed up by Senator George Mitchell, according to ESPN.com, will names names of players, including well-known ones. When clubs asked whether they would be given an opportunity to review the report for accuracy, it was learned that they probably wouldn't be able to.

"This is going to be enormous", said one source familiar with the investigation, "It's going to be a huge story when these names come out."

East Coast Bias - July 27, 2007

Today's Headlines

- Vick Goes to Court

- Goodell, Selig, or Stern, who would you rather be?

- MLB Trade Deadline Talk

The Weekly Phil

- Chase Utley's Injury


On today's show, we start with the ongoing Mike Vick drama and his first appearance in court. We then talk about the issues Commissioners' Goodell, Selig, and Stern are facing, and we pick which commissioner we would rather be right now. Then we discuss the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline and some possible buyers and sellers. Finally, we end with The Weekly Phil where we talk about the devastating injury to Chase Utley.

Giambi Will Cooperate in Steroids Investigation

According to sources within Major League Baseball there will be a meeting between those of the Mitchell Investigation and the Jason Giambi camp in July. Due to the frantic schedule of the various lawyers involved it wouldn't be possible to expect a meeting before June is over. It was accounced on Thursday that Giambi had in fact agreed to meet with the Mitchell Investigation. Baseball commissioner Bud Selig had threatened Giambi with disciplinary action after his comments that eluded to him taking steroids. An anonymous source close to the investigation has said that Giambi's meeting won't be recorded and there won't be a transcript. If he had been recorded it would have been possible to match his testimony for a federal grand jury from 2003. He has said he will talk to Mitchell about his "personal history regarding steroids" but, with much chagrin to fans, he will not discuss other players.

East Coast Bias - June 15th

Today's Headlines

-Game 4 of the NBA Finals

-Jason Giambi vs. Bud Selig

-Current (as of June 14th) MLB All-Star Snubs


Weekly Segment

Prognostications, Predictions, and Picks

-Who Will Have the Better Career? Kevin Durant or Greg Oden?


In today's podcast me and Jason discuss game 4 of the NBA Finals and the current dynasty of the San Antonio Spurs. We also get into current MLB All-Star snubs and whether Jason Giambi deserves to get disciplined by Bud Selig and Major League Baseball. On our weekly podcast segment "Prognostications, Predictions, and Picks" we discuss the future of Greg Oden and Kevin Durant.

Just an FYI for all you listeners, since me and Jason happen to both be Philadelphia guys we will start a new weekly segment entitled "Weekly Phil" on Monday. On "Weekly Phil" we will go over some Philadelphia sports news including the Phillies, Eagles, Flyers, and the Sixers.


The podcast should be a little louder now. On Monday's podcast I will make sure that we record at a higher volume so you folks don't have to have your volume all the way up in order to hear us. Thanks again for your patience guys and gals!

Bud Selig Lays Down The Law....

In another effort by Bud Selig to appear as a strong MLB Commissioner he has made an ultimatum to Yankees slugger Jason Giambi. Either he cooperates with Senator George Mitchell's bogus, costly, and ultimately useless investigation into steroids or face a suspension. According to current MLB rules testing positive for steroids or other performance enhancing drugs warrants a 50-game suspension. There is a problem however in Giambi's case. Jason Giambi has never tested positive for steroids or performance enhancing drugs since the plan was implemented. When the New York Daily News asked an attorney to give his opinion on the legitimacy of the suspension he said, "It's just a dead argument, legally." So if this is a dead argument legally what kind of repercussions does the MLB front office face if Giambi decides not to talk and take the disciplinary action? You would expect Giambi to appeal whatever action is taken against him and more than likely win. These threats made by Bud Selig not only make him look like a bully but a bully who can't back it up. If he keeps making these idle threats he will continue to only weaken his authority. Most of that is purely hypothetical but could become reality quite quickly if Giambi decides not to cooperate when the Tuesday deadline Selig made comes. Also, according to sources in the MLB front office the Mitchell investigation wouldn't be asking Giambi to name names, only to corroborate what was leaked from the BALCO investigation. Fans and journalists want names of players who have cheated the game and cheated their clean counterparts.

Bud Selig Asks Giambi To Talk

According to sources close to ESPN Insider Buster Olney, Jason Giambi would be used as a bargaining chip to try to give credibility to the Mitchell Investigation. The Mitchell Investigation was set up by Bud Selig and Major League Baseball to investigate the use of steroids in baseball. The Mitchell Investigation is headed by former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell. Jason Giambi is the most well known player who has come out and admitted to using steroids. Giambi's testimony could prove very useful in confirming details leaked from the BALCO investigation. Since Giambi is on the Yankees disabled list he has time to kill. Giambi has the option to say yes or no, and both answer bring consequences. If he says no Selig could possibly suspend Giambi and cause some drama with the players association. If he says yes he could give the Yankees incentive to terminate his contract which has already been something Brian Cashman has entertained. Baseball sources also told Buster Olney that each month the Mitchell Investigation is costing the league 2 million dollars.