Clemens Clean...in '06

Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte came clean in one instance. Though they were named in a 2006 LA Times article, as being included in Jason Grimsley's affidavit, both Clemens and Pettitte were not included in the affidavit, which was made public yesterday. Brian Roberts and Jay Gibbons, also both in the Mitchell Report, were also erroneously mentioned by the paper. The newspaper is to run a retraction and apology in today's edition.

Sammy Sosa, Pete Incaviglia, Geronimo Berroa, and Allen Watson were not named in the Mitchell Report, but were included in Grimsley's tale of cheat.

In the case of Sosa, Miguel Tejada, and Rafael Palmeiro, their mention came from a conversation they had with Grimsley while all were with the Orioles in 2005. The four wondered how they were going to play the next season with the banning of amphetamines.

The affidavit also listed José Canseco, Lenny Dykstra, Glenallen Hill, and David Segui, all of whom were in the Mitchell Report.

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TGIF Rumors

Brad Lidge has been one of the relievers rumored to be on the move, but Astros' owner Drayton McLane says, "uh uh". "I see no reason we should even consider it," McLane told reporters in Washington. "He's been one of the best closers in baseball. He's had some health problems, but we feel that's behind him. We won't even consider it." Source

The Mets are considering dealing for Sammy Sosa. During the winter of 2004, GM Omar Minaya was considering sign Sosa to a big deal, but the Mets front office was not in agreement. This time it would be as a component rather than the prime time player. Source

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette is reporting that the Pirates are ready to start having a fire sale. Jack Wilson, Salomon Torres, Damaso Garcia, and possibly Shawn Chacon are the names being most commonly mentioned. Source

The Nationals are contemplating dealing closer Chad Cordero, but only if the price is right. They're certainly will be plenty of bidders. Source

Eric Byrnes could be on his way out of Phoenix, either during or after the season, after contract talks broke down with the Diamonbacks front office. Source

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Roid Rage

Every day and every way I get angrier and angrier at how the likes of Barroid Bonds and Sammy Steroids have tainted the game. While legitimate HR records are being approached by Ken Griffey Jr., Frank Thomas, Jim Thome, and A-Rod, we have the daily watch of this cheating piece of human filth in San Francisco. The only thing making it worse is how the fans out there are drinking up the Kool-Aid (the Kool-Aid mascot has a smaller head than Barroid).

"He never failed a test!"

"You guys are chicken for not pitching to him"

"He should be sainted" (ok, I made that one up, but that's how it feels)

Until someone else, who is a legitimate ballplayer, comes along to break Hank Aaron's record, he is the record holder. Barroid not only disgraces himself every day, but Hammerin' Hank as well. Aaron was, and is, one of the classiest individuals to ever grace a uniform. His pursuit of Ruth's record and the racially motivated garbage that he had to put up with along way, truly makes him the all-time home run king.

I've said it before, but again I applaud him for not attending Barroid's games. Why should he taint his reputation by association with such a piece of human garbage. And the Giants fans are part of that garbage too. As well as anyone, and I mean anyone, who has tried to make this a racial issue (for that matter Barroid is a disgrace to the African-American community too).

There's no question that the dog and pony show surrounding Jason Giambi is an effort to somehow try to knock down Barroid. Only time is running out. He's only 6 away from tying Aaron.

Getting back to Sammy Steroids, who last week hit his 600th tainted home run. What was remarkable is how Sammy's ability to speak English came back! Amazing. I wonder if he went to a healer? That could be the only explanation for how he completely forgot how to speak English while in front of Congress. And that poof- it's back. What an amazing story.

Barroid, Sammy Steroids, Big steroid-filled Mac, Rafael Palmliar. The only hall they should go into is the Hall of Shame. You all disgust me- now go rot in baseball hell (Kansas City?).

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