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There's been a ton of George Mitchell report news the last day or two because of its impending release. (Who's excited!?!) And well, according to the NY Daily News, MLB took a gander at it today in Manhattan.

Officials arrived at Mitchell's Manhattan office Tuesday, according to sources familiar with the investigation who asked not to be identified because of the sensitivity of the topic, and began what is believed to be a 48-hour review period before Mitchell releases the report on Thursday. The report is believed to contain the names of 60-80 former and current players, according to sources, and is based in large part on information provided to Mitchell by former clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski.

"We cannot comment on anything," MLB spokesman Rich Levin said.

MLB officials were reviewing the information in the report to make sure there are no disclosures of confidential information that would violate the collective bargaining agreement.

Hmm. If a "large part" of the information is solely based off a person some people have deemed a clubhouse "rat" in Radomski, I have a feeling these same people aren't going to be very happy about that and may call into question its validity. (But, oh did Georgie boy try and get players to talk to him.) In any event, 60-80 names ... wow. Any guesses, friends?

Via BBTF.

Just when you thought Major League Baseball wasn't curious about all these steroids being bought and sold on that darn internet, well, don't worry: they are so totally going to, like, call people and stuff:

"We're looking into it," baseball spokesman Rich Levin said Thursday. "I know our people are going to contact the Albany district attorney."

Oooooh! Slam! Gary Matthews, look out ... Major League Baseball is hot on your heels like the Dog the Bounty Hunter. Don't think you can escape the Dog, brah.

Isn't this a little congenial? Shouldn't the "baseball spokesman" have a more severe statement prepared, so when all these pesky reporters get through on his home line he can drop something, oh, a little like this:

"I did not have sexual rela- "

Sorry. Wrong statement. Where was I? Oh, right:

"Major League Baseball is obviously aware of the rumors and innuendo surrounding some current players. I want to make it clear to people that we do not take them lightly, and that we are doing everything we can to pursue offenders of our drug policy and to ensure the integrity of our game and the safety of our players, while also respecting their fundamental rights."

Maybe a little long winded, but I think it does the trick. It sure beats "I'm planning on calling that dude that knows about it as soon as I get the chance ... which might be tomorrow because I have this really weird growth on my back that I have to take care of, and the doctor only has Thursday nights free ... hold on a sec ... honey, can you pick the kids up from soccer tomorrow? I have to call the Albany DA."