Two-time MVP Juan Gonzalez hopes to earn spot on Cardinals

Gonzalez's name appeared in the Mitchell Report for a 2001 incident in which steroids were discovered in a bag linked to him. The report said a friend of Gonzalez claimed ownership of the bag.

Also, Jose Canseco wrote in his book that he introduced Gonzalez to performance-enhancing drugs when they were teammates.

Gonzalez denied on Tuesday that he has used performance-enhancing drugs.

"I'm clear," he said. "I've never tested positive. I don't have a problem. I will continue with my head up and try the best inside the lines. I never used it."

Gonzalez has 1,936 hits, 434 home runs, 1,404 RBI and 388 doubles.

"You have goals in mind," he said. "You're trying to come back to finish your goals. The money is not big for me. It's the goals."