because of steroid allegations: http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/story/503430p-424605c.html
This could get really interesting.
"Angels spokesman Tim Mead downplayed punishing Matthews, saying "we're not going down that road now," but the team is open about its frustration. "We want as much information as Gary can provide, but he can't or won't tell us anything," Mead said. "There is a sense of frustration here because of the lack of information. Everyone understands this is a legal issue but there is a sense of frustration. We feel like this is hanging over our heads.
"We'd like this resolved by Opening Day."
Mead wouldn't say what the team would do if Matthews does not cooperate, but the major league source said the Angels are expected to take action. As was the case with Barry Bonds before he finally agreed to his contract at the start of spring training, MLB officials are eager to find a legal tool that will let them chip away at guaranteed contracts, as well as take a hard-line stand on drug cheats. Any attempt to void Matthews' contract or punish him will be met by a union grievance and most likely will end up before an arbitrator, but MLB wants to test contracts any way it can. The Angels and MLB don't think Matthews has a legitimate reason to stay silent."
This could get really interesting.
"Angels spokesman Tim Mead downplayed punishing Matthews, saying "we're not going down that road now," but the team is open about its frustration. "We want as much information as Gary can provide, but he can't or won't tell us anything," Mead said. "There is a sense of frustration here because of the lack of information. Everyone understands this is a legal issue but there is a sense of frustration. We feel like this is hanging over our heads.
"We'd like this resolved by Opening Day."
Mead wouldn't say what the team would do if Matthews does not cooperate, but the major league source said the Angels are expected to take action. As was the case with Barry Bonds before he finally agreed to his contract at the start of spring training, MLB officials are eager to find a legal tool that will let them chip away at guaranteed contracts, as well as take a hard-line stand on drug cheats. Any attempt to void Matthews' contract or punish him will be met by a union grievance and most likely will end up before an arbitrator, but MLB wants to test contracts any way it can. The Angels and MLB don't think Matthews has a legitimate reason to stay silent."
