Lawton tests positive; 10-day ban in '06

If the Yankees had even a remote interest in bringing back Matt Lawton - and there's scant evidence they did - yesterday's news put an end to such thoughts. Lawton failed a steroids test, Major League Baseball announced, so the free agent will begin the 2006 season by serving a 10-day suspension.

"I made a terrible and foolish mistake that I will regret for the rest of my life," Lawton said, in a statement to The Associated Press. "I take full responsibility for my actions and did not appeal my suspension. I apologize to the fans, the game, my family and all those people that I let down. I am truly sorry and deeply regret my terrible lapse in judgment." Continue