AL | Jose Canseco again says Roger Clemens not at party

Jose Canseco reaffirmed Tuesday that Roger Clemens did not attend a party at his house that has become a focal point of a federal investigation.

Canseco was interviewed by federal agents and answered a series of questions about a variety of subjects and about his knowledge of steroid use in baseball, said his attorney, Gregory Emerson.

The former AL MVP was questioned about his new book, "Vindicated," and "some of the issues that have arisen earlier in the [Congressional] hearings," Emerson said.

"He answered fully and to the best of his knowledge," the attorney said. He said nothing new of significance was discussed.

The 1998 party at Canseco's home became an issue because Brian McNamee, Clemens' former trainer, has said Clemens spoke with Canseco and soon afterward approached the trainer about using performance-enhancing drugs.

Clemens says he did not attend the party, and Canseco corroborated that in an affidavit to Congress. Canseco stood by that affidavit during his interview on Tuesday, Emerson said.

"Roger was probably one of his closest buddies, has been to Jose's house before," the attorney said. "Jose's absolutely certain Roger wasn't there [at the party in question], and he remains 100 percent committed to that affidavit."

Cleveland: The Indians put RHP Jake Westbrook on the disabled list with a strained muscle in his lower left ribcage. Outfielder Ben Francisco was recalled from Class AAA Buffalo to take Westbrook's spot on the roster. The Indians already were without closer Joe Borowski, who went on the DL last Tuesday with a triceps strain.

Detroit: Miguel Cabrera's tenure as Detroit's third baseman lasted three weeks. A month after signing Cabrera to a $152.3 million, eight-year contract, the Tigers announced Tuesday night that he would be moving to first base. Carlos Guillen, an All-Star shortstop last season, will move from first base to third. "We think, at this particular time, this gives us a better team," Tigers manager Jim Leyland said after a 10-2 win over Texas. Leyland declined to answer questions about the decision, but both players said they were fine with the change. "I feel good at first," said Cabrera, who is fielding .900 in 15 games at third. "They asked me if I was OK with doing this, and I said it was cool."

New York: Injured Yankees 3B Alex Rodriguez missed his first game of the season, out for Tuesday night's matchup with the Chicago White Sox. Rodriguez, batting .308 with four homers and 10 runs batted in, strained his right quadriceps Sunday at Baltimore. Morgan Ensberg was listed as the starting third baseman against Chicago. Rodriguez will rejoin the team on Thursday. The third baseman was in Miami, where his wife gave birth to their second daughter Monday night. Jorge Posada was back behind the plate for the Yankees on Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox, his first start at catcher since April 8. Posada has been bothered by a sore right arm. He did not play Sunday after starting at first base Saturday in Baltimore.

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