Clemens is trying to save himself from total humiliation; a life wasted in dishonorable pursuit. No small thing, that.
When I posted this story yesterday, I was sort of hoping that Clemens would say something, anything, to the kids out there. What he didn't say came through loud and clear:
"Everyone cheats, even the great ones like me.
So, kids, be smarter than I was and don't get caught. And if you do, lie with fierceness.....like me, your hero, Roger Clemens."
Now, I reflect about Johnny Bench, and imagine that when he was playing, he was ok. I'll keeping imagining that....and simply assume its true....
When I posted this story yesterday, I was sort of hoping that Clemens would say something, anything, to the kids out there. What he didn't say came through loud and clear:
"Everyone cheats, even the great ones like me.
So, kids, be smarter than I was and don't get caught. And if you do, lie with fierceness.....like me, your hero, Roger Clemens."
Now, I reflect about Johnny Bench, and imagine that when he was playing, he was ok. I'll keep imagining that....and simply assume its true....