Clemens Takes Another Shot

Things got even worse for Roger Clemens yesterday when it was revealed that Brian McNamee wasn't his only performance enhancing drug provider. Kirk Radomski, the primary sleaze bag in the Mitchell Report, reportedly turned over receipts to the Feds for HGH shipments sent to Clemens' house. Oh, and they were sent to the attention of Brian McNamee.

The shipments coincide with the time that Debbie Clemens allegedly used the PED. Just when you thought this would go away, we're right back in.

Source: NY Post

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Just Go Away

Radomski, Clemens, McNamee, Bonds, Canseco, and your lawyers, your agents, your book writers. We are getting incredibly sick of the daily onslaught of "he said/he said".

The "crazy" meter was pinging off the charts this week. Brian McNamee brought Mrs. Rocket, Debbie Clemens, into the mix by saying that he taught her how to inject HGH.

Meanwhile, Roger Clemens may have a future as a lobbyist in D.C.. He's met with several members of Congress this week to discuss his situation. Somehow autographs and photos have also been a part of it. We're not fans of Mike Lupica (the latest- the Lisa Olsen situation- just further proves with a dick the lip is), but his critical piece on Clemens in today's Post is a good one.

Clemens' lawyers are also out to prove McNamee is a liar by rebuking his claim that Clemens was at a Jose Canseco hosted party in 1998. Clemens' "team" obtained an affidavit from Jose Slime that stated Clemens was not there.

Kirk Radomski, who received 5 years probation on Friday for his part in the steroid scandal, is backing McNamee.

"I'm defending Brian, that is right,'' Radomski told ESPN.com. "I believe him over Clemens and his lawyers. I think he is very believable. He was a cop. He knows the consequences of lying. He has more to lose than to gain by lying.''

There's one little problem with that, Kirksleeze - anabolic steroids are also illegal when not prescribed/injected by a real doctor. The former cop didn't seem to have a problem with that one.

Darrell Issa (R-Calif), a member of the panel that deposed Roger Clemens, expects Congress to turn everything over to the Justice Department.

"I'm convinced that we will." Issa said when asked if the committee would hand up a criminal referral at the end of the explosive congressional investigation. "I'm predicting that now. I hope I'm wrong."

It would seem more appropriate for the Justice Dept. to handle this matter rather than Congress.

And in case you forgot, the Barry Bonds federal case is still in the works.

Bonds' lawyers have asked U.S. District Judge Susan Illston to throw the case out, (nice try), or to order the prosecution team to consolidate the charges. Illston is scheduled to hear from Bonds' legal team on Feb. 29 before proceeding further.

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Breaking News: New Kid on the Knoblauch

Apparently Chuck Knoblauch was not hiding out in Mexico, with or without Jessica Simpson. Knobby had not returned calls from congressional contacts and was nowhere to be found when they tried to subpoena him. Knobby was probably just getting all his ducks in a row- translation: talking to some lawyers first.

Earlier today, the former Yankees 2nd Baseman agreed to talk to the House committee, investigating steroid use, this Friday. A deposition will be taken in preparation for formal hearings on February 13.

"We are pleased that Mr. Knoblauch has agreed to voluntarily participate in a transcribed interview or deposition with the committee. As a result, the Committee is withdrawing the subpoena," House Oversight and Government Reform Committee chairman Henry Waxman and ranking Republican Tom Davis said in a statement.

Good luck Knobby...if you have to hit one of their mothers in the head with a glass of water.

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Mr. Clemens Goes to Washington?

With the state of the union in such fine shape- roll eyes- Congress has asked Roger Clemens and Brian McNamee to testify in hearings to be held on January 16.

Andy Pettitte, Chuck Knoblach, and Kirk Radomski have reportedly been "invited" as well.

There's certainly nothing to be gained by any of them attending though Radomski and McNamee may be under pressure from the federal government to attend.

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Roberts, Vina Join the Confessional

Baltimore Orioles 2nd Baseman Brian Roberts admitted to a one-time steroid use in 2003, and retired 2nd Baseman, and current ESPN analyst, Fernando Vina confirmed that he used HGH in that same year.

Both players were named in the Mitchell Report released last Thursday. Roberts was remorseful in his statement.

"I would like to address the allegations that were made against me in the Mitchell Report. I will begin by saying that I have worked very hard to develop a good reputation both on and off the field. I have always taken pride in being a man of integrity and values. I know that by being a professional athlete, I am held to a very high standard. I never have and never will take that for granted. However, I am also human and I have made mistakes.

"In 2003, when I took one shot of steroids, I immediately realized that this was not what I stood for or anything that I wanted to continue doing. I never used steroids, human growth hormone or any other performance-enhancing drugs prior to or since that single incident. I can honestly say before God, myself, my family and all of my fans that steroids or any performance-enhancing drugs have never had any effect on what I have worked so hard to accomplish in the game of baseball. I am very sorry and I deeply regret ever making that terrible decision. My only hope and prayer is that the Orioles, my family, friends and fans that have supported me so faithfully will forgive me."

Roberts was included in the report after testimony by his ex-teammate Larry Bigbie, who recently signed a contract to play in Japan.

"I'm not mad at Larry. I don't hate Larry. Larry is one of my good friends," said Roberts, who acknowledged that he spoke yesterday to Orioles owner Peter Angelos about his intentions, but declined to elaborate on the conversation.

"Obviously from the report, what I gathered was Larry was in a situation where he was asked a question and he had to tell the truth. Larry and I must have had a conversation about it at some point and he thought he remembered. I don't resent Larry, I'm not mad at Larry. It boils down to me, not Larry. I have no problems there."

Coincidentally, Roberts has been actively shopped by the Orioles this off-season.

Vina admitted to HGH use in an interview with ESPN's Bob Ley.

"I tried everything rehabbing," he said. "I came to a point that I was desperate..."

Vina said he tried HGH to heal himself, not to build bulk. "For me, it was to try to get back on the field," he said. "That was the bottom line."

"Was it right? No. Obviously, it was wrong ... I'm embarrassed by it," Vina said.

"I never used steroids," he said. "I never bought steroids from him. All I used was HGH."

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Segui's Steroid Confession

Former Oriole and ex-Met David Segui has come forward, admitting "experimenting" with steroids and HGH. In what would appear to be a preemptive strike before the Mitchell Report is released, Segui admitted to buying illegal substances from Kirk Radomski, the former Met employee who has admitted to selling steroids. Segui also said he received HGH via a prescription from a Florida doctor.

Segui refused to talk to Mitchell as he did not want to betray former teammates and friends.

"I have nothing to hide. I have no problem talking about what I have done," said Segui, who spent eight of his 15 big league seasons with the Orioles. "But I never want any other players to think I was out there talking about their business. Because I do know a lot, but people have told me things in confidence and I don't want to be spreading that."

"Sen. Mitchell seems like a really good guy and he seems like he wants to get to the bottom of everything, but I don't see the point of what is going to come out of it," he said. "I don't see the benefit of somebody who is not playing anymore speaking about things that are over and done with in regards to other people."

The use of steroids and HGH may have helped Segui recover from a variety of injuries, but it certainly did not impact his offensive performance. Source

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