European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - December 16, 1992, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Steinbach stays with a s by Ronald Blum new York a the new York Yankees should be getting used to turn Downs by now. Terry Steinbach joined the list of free agents who said no to George Steinbrenner a millions agreeing monday to stay with the Oakland athletics for $14 million Over four years. Oakland had been offering a $12.5 package million to the Catcher until the weekend when the Yankees proposed a $17 million Deal. Instead of talking it Steinbach joined those who said no a group that includes outfielder Barry Bonds and pitchers Greg Maddux Doug Drabick David Cone and Jose Guzman. A Money has never been my major focus a Steinbach said. �?o1 would like my fair share but in be never been one Toffee agent signings jump on just the Dollar amount. Its More the concept of what the a a have meant. They be stuck with me for 10 years and i Felt a sense of loyalty. They came in with a very sensible offer. A in other deals monday Catcher Bob Melvin agreed to a $1.35 million two year contract with the Boston red sox and infielder Tom Foley agreed to a $360,000, one year contract with the Pittsburgh pirates also Pitcher Mike Bielucki agreed to a minor league contract with the Cleveland indians and Pitcher Jamie Moyer agreed to a minor league contract with the Baltimore orioles. Steinbach 30, said Telephone Calls from manager Tony la Russa and Gener Al manager Sandy Alderson were keys in his decision. He said they emphasized the teams commitment to winning. A the a a have been there before and i think with the changes that have happened  be there again. I Hope in a just the beginning a Steinbach said. Steinbach is the first of the athletics key free agents to re sign. Dave Stewart left for Toronto and Mike Moore left for Detroit while Mark Mcgwire Ruben Sierra and Ron Darling remain unsigned. Under Steinbach a Deal he gets a $2.8 million signing Bonus $2.1 million each in 1993 and 1994 and $3.5 million each in the final two seasons. He made $2.05 million in 1992. Melvin 31, played in 32 games for Kansas City last season and hit .314 in 70 at bats. Melvin who made $900,000 in the stars and strip sports december 16,1992 a Page 28 1992, is expected to be Tony penal a backup. He will get $650,000 in 1993 and $700,000 in 1994. Foley 33, spent his last six seasons with Montreal but Hasni to batted Over .229 since 1988. Defense saves dolphins Miami stops raiders 20-7 a Dolphin so . Brown Heads for goal line on 35-Yard in arc Cotlon return for a touchdown against raiders. By Steven wine Miami apr the Miami dolphins defense saved their season. , Brown scored on a 35-Yard interception return and Miami limited the los Angeles raiders to 151 total Yards in a 20-7 Victory monday night. The win ended a skid for Miami 9-5which had lost five of its past seven games and remains in Contention for the acc East title. A we feel a lot better about our team now a coach Don Shula said. A with the Way we had been playing we Felt we had to get Back on  the result All but assured a playoff berth for Miami 9-5 and left los Angeles 6-8 barely alive in the acc wild card race. Miami a offence scored its first touchdown in nine quarters when Dan Marino hit Mark duper on a 62-Yard Flea Flicker. But Marino gave that touchdown Back when Eddie Anderson intercepted his pass and returned it 102 Yards. Andersons return tied for the third longest in nil history. A that was the Only play of the game we made on offence or defense a Raider coach Art Shell said. Aside from the interception the raiders failed to Cross Midfield until the final four minutes. Bryan Cox two sacks and Marco Coleman one led Miami a defense. Cox a enthusiastic play also led to several shoving matches with the raiders. A i was in a zone a the outside linebacker said a i was on a natural  a we done to want to tone that Down a Shula said. A the Only thing we done to want is to have him get thrown out of a  Miami a first touchdown came when Brown stepped in front of intended receiver Willie Gault on a Square out pattern caught Jay Schroeder a a pass in full stride and raced untouched Down the sideline to the first nil playoff Outlook a Page 25 touchdown of his four year career. The play came 20 seconds after Pete Stoyanovich broke a scoreless tie with a 26-Yard Field goal. Stoyanovich added a 25-Yardcr in the fourth Quarter. Miami a offence ended its drought in the third period when Marino handed off to Mark Higgs took a pitch Back and threw Long to duper. The Veteran receiver slipped behind Ronnie Lott and Lionel Washington caught the Ball Over his shoulder at the 20 and dashed to the end zone for a 17-0 Lead. Miami threatened again after Dwight Hollier recovered a punt muffed by Tim Brown at the raiders 16. But on second and goal at the 3, Anderson stepped in front of a pass intended for Keith Jackson and weaved his Way the length of the Field. Marino had a Clear Chance to tackle Anderson at the Miami 20 but made a half hearted attempt stayed on his feet and grabbed Only air. A even if i had tried to make the tackle id have gotten blocked and he would have scored anyway a Marino said. Andersons interception return was the longest in Raider history. The previous team record of 97 Yards was set by Mike Haynes against Miami in 1984. The Best threat by the raiders offence came in the third Quarter following Browne a 30-Yard punt return to the dolphins 38. The raiders reached the Miami 14, but a holding penalty and a sack by Cox set them Back and Jeff Jaeger was wide left with a 44-Yard Field goal attempt. Los Angeles running backs totalled just 29 Yards Rushing in 13 carries Miami can win the division Crown if it wins its final two games and Buffalo loses once or if the dolphins win one of two games and Buffalo loses  Allen says Davis tried to ruin his career los Angeles a tailback Marcus Allen whose playing time has dropped significantly this season accused los Angeles Raider owner Al Davis of attempting to ruin his career in an interview broadcast monday night. Allen described his relationship with Davis As a acrimonious at  the two allegedly have feuded throughout Allens 12 years in los Angeles although Allens comments monday were his strongest yet about the relationship. Davis dismissed Allens comments As a totally  the interview taped last weekend was aired at halftime of monday nights raiders game at Miami. Quot what do you think about a Guy that la has attempted to ruin your career a Allen said. A when someone messes with your livelihood a this is what in be wanted to do since i was eight years old a and this very thing has been taken away from me and not i done to think for a business reason but for a personal  asked if he believes Davis has a personal vendetta against him Allen replied a no question about  in conversations with Davis Allen said a file told me he was going to get me. I done to know for what reason but he told me he a going to get  Allen did not elaborate on How Davis allegedly was going to get him. A a it a totally fraudulent Quot Davis told the a during the game. A i leave it to Art Shell. He makes All the  Allen has shared playing time with Eric Dickerson and Nick Bell this season. Raider coach Shell announced several weeks ago that Allen would be used Only in third Down situations. A i think he a tried to ruin the latter part of my career tried to devalue me a Allen said of Davis. A i think he a try ing to Slop me from going to the Hall of Fame. Its just been an outright joke to sit on the sidelines and not get the Opportunity to  Allen said he has spoken with Shell about his reduced role. A i love Art and i respect him a great Deal. He a been honest with me and i appreciate that. But he basically says its out of his  a a that a been going on All year a Shell said after monday nights game. A Marcus says this and someone says that. I make the decisions who plays on game Day whether its at quarterback or running Back. Al Davis has great input into