Hancock's father sues over pitcher's death

The father of Josh Hancock filed suit Thursday, claiming a restaurant provided drinks to the St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher even though he was intoxicated prior to the crash that killed him.

The suit, filed in St. Louis Circuit Court by Dean Hancock of Tupelo, Miss., does not specify damages. Mike Shannon's Restaurant, owned by the longtime Cardinals broadcaster who starred on three World Series teams in the 1960s, is a defendant in the case along with Shannon's daughter, Patricia Shannon Van Matre, the restaurant manager.

Other defendants include Eddie's Towing, the company whose flatbed tow truck was struck by Hancock's sport utility vehicle in the early hours of April 29; tow truck driver Jacob Edward Hargrove; and Justin Tolar, the driver whose stalled car on Interstate 64 was being assisted by Hargrove.

The Cardinals and Major League Baseball were not listed as defendants. In a brief statement, the Cardinals said, "We hope this matter will come to a swift and fair resolution for all parties involved."

Clemens probably will make another minor league start: Roger Clemens probably will make another minor league start before rejoining the New York Yankees.

Clemens struggled a bit Wednesday night, allowing three runs and six hits in 5 1/3 innings for Double-A Trenton with four walks, five strikeouts, a hit batter and a wild pitch.

While a final decision won't be made until after a bullpen session today, there's a good chance the 44-year-old right-hander will start Monday at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre against Toledo, several Yankees officials said.

That would put the seven-time Cy Young Award winner on track to make his first start for the Yankees at Fenway Park on June 2 or 3 against the Boston Red Sox, his original team.

Clemens agreed to a $28,000,022, one-year contract on May 6.

Reliever Majewski recalled, Coffey optioned: The Cincinnati Reds recalled relief pitcher Gary Majewski from Triple-A Louisville and optioned reliever Todd Coffey.

Majewski, acquired from the Washington Nationals in a trade that has resulted in a Reds' grievance, was 1-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 15 relief appearances for Louisville this season.

Giambi case turned over to Selig: Commissioner Bud Selig likely will decide within a week or two exactly what to do, if anything, with Jason Giambi.

The New York Yankees designated hitter was questioned Wednesday by management lawyers for recent comments in USA Today that could have been interpreted as an admission of steroids use.

Selig probably will issue a statement even if he doesn't discipline Giambi, a baseball official familiar with the process said Thursday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the parties involved agreed not to discuss the matter publicly while Selig is deliberating.