CHICAGO – The Yankees clubhouse reaction to Bud Selig asking Jason Giambi to cooperate with George Mitchell’s investigation into steroid use in baseball was loud.
Giambi, who criticized MLB about steroids and came very close to admitting he used them last month, is the first player asked by MLB to help Mitchell, and the fear among players is that Giambi’s punishment by Selig will be tied to the degree of aid he gives Mitchell, who is working without the power of subpoena.
Johnny Damon, who hadn’t spoke to his friend about the latest steroid situation, is confused about Selig’s motives.
Joe Torre understood Selig’s mission.