By John Solomon
How the government's punishing of the exposure of official wrongdoing can linger for years

Washington Wizards center Jason Collins on Monday became the first "active" player in the "big four" of American professional sports to reveal he is gay, and the immediate reaction from athletes was overwhelmingly supportive.
The Cleveland Indians have taken their swing at the "Harlem Shake."
Curtis Granderson jogged to first base after being hit on his right forearm as if it was a minor annoyance. Back at the ballpark in a brace a couple of hours later, it was clear the New York Yankees had a pretty big power problem on their hands.
Criticized for not spending enough on free agents in recent years, the Indians splurged on another star.
The Indians' pitch to bring Nick Swisher "home" worked.

The Indians' pitch to bring Nick Swisher "home" worked.
Here's a new one for the New York Yankees.
Brian Cashman feels so good about the Yankees' offseason, he decided to rapel down a building.
Josh Hamilton, B.J. Upton and Kyle Lohse were among nine free agents who turned down $13.3 million offers from their former clubs Friday as the annual general managers' meetings ended and team officials headed home for what figures to be a busy month of negotiations.
Alex Rodriguez and his potentially bruised ego might be the least of the New York Yankees' problems this offseason.
George Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology.
Hank Steinbrenner says too much blame is being directed at Alex Rodriguez for Detroit's sweep of the Yankees, and won't address whether the slumping star will be back in New York next season.
George Steinbrenner would have issued a public apology.

Hank Steinbrenner says too much blame is being directed at Alex Rodriguez for Detroit's sweep of the Yankees, and won't address whether the slumping star will be back in New York next season.
Alex Rodriguez was benched twice for the same game.
"Wow! What a crazy few weeks," Swisher said on Twitter. "Hey Cleveland! Are you ready? Because I'm coming home!"
"Wow! What a crazy few weeks," Swisher said on Twitter. "Hey Cleveland! Are you ready? Because I'm coming home!"
Nick Swisher, Indians reach 4-year, $56M deal, says AP source →