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Clemens Is Named in Drug Affidavit(Say it ain't so Roger, Andy, Miguel!)
Los Angeles Times ^ | October 1, 2006 | Lance Pugmire

Posted on 10/01/2006 11:30:52 AM PDT by kellynla

Roger Clemens, one of professional baseball's most durable and successful pitchers, is among six players allegedly linked to performance-enhancing drugs by a former teammate, The Times has learned. The names had been blacked out in an affidavit filed in federal court.

Others whose identities had been concealed include Clemens' fellow Houston Astros pitcher Andy Pettitte and former American League most valuable player Miguel Tejada of the Baltimore Orioles.

The discovery ends four months of speculation surrounding the possible identities of Major League Baseball figures whose names were redacted from the search warrant affidavit filed in Phoenix on May 31. The document was based on statements allegedly made to federal agents by pitcher Jason Grimsley, who has since retired.

Grimsley, a journeyman relief pitcher who played on several teams, including the New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles and the Angels, acknowledged using steroids, amphetamines and other drugs, investigators said in the document. He also implicated a number of former teammates, but the names were blacked out in copies of the affidavit made public in June after investigators used the warrant to raid Grimsley's house.

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Sports
KEYWORDS: baseball; drugs; hgh
Roger Clemens

Starting pitcher, Houston Astros

Career: 348 wins, 178 losses, 3.10 ERA.

The 11-time all-star and seven-time Cy Young winner has pitched for Boston, Toronto, the New York Yankees and the Astros in his 23-year career.

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Andy Pettitte

Starting pitcher, Houston Astros

Career: 186 wins 104 losses, 3.81 ERA.

A two-time all-star, he twice won 20 or more games while pitching for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2003. He joined the Astros in 2004.

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Miguel Tejada

Shortstop, Baltimore Orioles

Career: 1,584 hits, 240 home runs, 952 RBI, .286 career batting average.

- He was the 2002 American League MVP with Oakland, for whom he played from 1997 to 2003.

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Brian Roberts

Second base, Baltimore Orioles

Career: .280 career batting average, 40 home runs, 250 RBI.

- Was an all-star in 2005, his fifth season in the major leagues, all with the Orioles.

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Jay Gibbons

Outfield, Baltimore Orioles

Career: .263 career batting average, 115 home runs, 377 RBI.

- This is his sixth season in the major leagues, all with the Orioles.

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Jason Grimsley

Former relief pitcher, Arizona Diamondbacks

Career: 42 wins, 58 losses, 4.77 ERA.

- Suspended in June after acknowledging use of a performance-enhancing drug. He retired.

Source: http://www.mlb.com ;

1 posted on 10/01/2006 11:30:54 AM PDT by kellynla
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To: kellynla

Does anyone really believe that any players these days haven't at least experimented with performance enhancers?


2 posted on 10/01/2006 11:36:14 AM PDT by Clara Lou (I love my Firefox 2.0.)
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To: Clara Lou
The great era of baseball ended when the ball went through Bill Buckners legs.

Every season since then has been "the who cares era".

...and I hated the Red Sox and the Mets.

3 posted on 10/01/2006 11:40:07 AM PDT by zarf
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To: kellynla; 1riot1ranger; Action-America; Aggie Mama; Alkhin; Allegra; American72; antivenom; ...

HOUSTON PING

"Are you now or have you ever been a user of performance enhancing substance?"

Meanwhile socialists openly serve in our American government as was alledged decades ago.

These aren't the threats to American society you are looking for.


4 posted on 10/01/2006 11:40:07 AM PDT by weegee (Remember "Remember the Maine"? Well in the current war "Remember the Baby Milk Factory")
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To: zarf
Every season since then has been "the who cares era"

There are a couple of hundred MILLION people who would disagree with you! LOL
5 posted on 10/01/2006 11:52:48 AM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: kellynla
There are a couple of hundred MILLION people who would disagree with you! LOL

Poor suckers! (Especially Cardinal fans)

6 posted on 10/01/2006 12:04:01 PM PDT by zarf
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To: zarf

"poor suckers?"

Don't be ridiculous. People have enjoyed & played the game for decades and just because one player misplays a play at first base doesn't discount the game and/or the years of pleasure that millions have enjoyed and passed on to their children and their children.


A perfect game played and enjoyed by imperfect people.


7 posted on 10/01/2006 12:22:16 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: kellynla
A perfect game played and enjoyed by imperfect people.

Amen to that. Just don't let the soccer fans see that...

8 posted on 10/01/2006 12:31:14 PM PDT by JRios1968 (Tagline wanted...inquire within)
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To: JRios1968

"Amen to that. Just don't let the soccer fans see that" :-]

Well I enjoy most games including soccer!


9 posted on 10/01/2006 1:07:42 PM PDT by kellynla (Freedom of speech makes it easier to spot the idiots! Semper Fi!)
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To: kellynla
Well I enjoy most games including soccer!

That's ok...liking soccer won't detract from your qualities! :)

10 posted on 10/01/2006 1:58:07 PM PDT by JRios1968 (Tagline wanted...inquire within)
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To: kellynla
Clemens is one of the biggest POS to ever play in professional sports.

He totally choked in the 1986 World Series, and then he held out in Spring Training 1987 for more money despite the fact that he was under contractual obligation to play.

In my opinion, Rocket Roger represents the very worst of professional sports.

Seven Cy Youngs vs how many Seventh Game victories?

He is an Ahole of the highest order.

I have not bought a Red Sox ticket in almost 20 years, and largely it was because of his impact on the game.
11 posted on 10/01/2006 5:03:00 PM PDT by Radix (Due to time constraints, I can for the time being not review my pings.)
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To: kellynla

The Tigers could have used some performance-enhancing drugs this weekend.


12 posted on 10/01/2006 5:05:06 PM PDT by dfwgator
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