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  This means if Roger Clemens gets in the hall of fame that means Bonds,Sossa, Mcgwire etc.  Bud Selig is the blame he needs to be impeeched. WWW.SIDELINESHOW.COM

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Report: George Mitchell Will Name Roger Clemens
Published 12/13/2007 by Pat Lackey at FanHouse
... . Word out of Bristol this morning is that Clemens' former trainer spoke to George Mitchell and told him that he supplied Clemens with steroids and that information will be included in today's report. ...

Report: Clemens to be named in Mitchell report
Published 12/13/2007 at Extra Bases
This just ran across the ESPN News scroll... "A source close to a former Yankees strength trainer tells ESPN The Magazine's Shawn Assael that the trainer told Mitchell investigators he supplied Roger Clemens with steroids; information supplied by this trainer is in the Mitchell report. According to one industry official who spoke to [the] Bergen Record, 'several' prominent Yankees will be named in the Mitchell report." For more, check out this story on ESPN.com.

The Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by rastronomicals <info@crawfishboxes.com> at The Crawfish Boxes: Front Page Posts
Link to Mitchell Report -page 175 starts the list of players Click here for a list of players named in the report. I have heard that ESPN Radio on their Mike and Mike Show is reporting that a trainer for the Yankees has admitted to the Mitchell investigators that he supplied Roger Clemens with steroids. Source A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the ...

Name That User
Published 12/13/2007 by Paul SF at YFSF
... It may not help bring closure to the Steroid Era. It may actually border on the voyeuristic. But everyone's talking about the names that are cotnained in the Mitchell Report today, and the first leak is that of Roger Clemens, according to ESPN. ...

MITCHELL REPORT UPDATE #1
Published 12/13/2007 by DCScrap at EPIC CARNIVAL | SPORTS NEWS WITH A TWIST
by DCScrap, Editor ESPN is reporting the following: A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today... The source said [trainer Brian] McNamee told investigators he supplied Clemens with steroids while Clemens was witih the Yankees, and prior to Clemens joining the team. Also, The Bergen (N.J.) Record, citing a baseball industry official, says ...

Live Bloggin the Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by justin at Every Facet of the Game
... The biggest news so far broke only minutes ago, with ESPN reporting that Yankee's star pitcher Roger Clemens will be named in the report. This may very well be the biggest name in the report, because really, how much bigger can you get than Clemens? ...

We'll know for sure in a couple of hours, but . . .
Published 12/13/2007 by Shyster at ShysterBall
. . . ESPN is reporting that Clemens is going to be named in the Mitchell Report. Now back to your regularly-scheduled waiting.

ESPN: Clemens named in Mitchell report
Published 12/13/2007 by Devin Clancy at Sports Scope
... Former Sen. George Mitchell will hold a news conference then, followed by a 4:30 conference with Commissioner Bud Selig. Many baseball experts believe that the report will largely contain the names and info of players such as Jason Grimsley who had previously been linked to illegal drug use. Others suggest that it could have a great impact and reveal names that had not previously been released. We will have a ton of coverage later today, but some reports have already come out. ESPN is reporting that a former Yankee trainer who talked to Mitchell said he provided Roger ...

Clemens to be named
Published 12/13/2007 by Joseph P. at River Ave. Blues
... Not a big surprise, but there’s a report saying that Roger Clemens will be named in the Mitchell report later this afternoon. Both he and Andy Pettitte were named in the Jason Grimsley affidavit, so you can expect to see Brother Andy on the list as well. Not that I think it matters much for him. If he’s going to be named, he surely knew it before he agreed to come back for 2008. ...

Mitchell Report arrives!
Published 12/13/2007 by SC <sachrist@gmail.com> at Camden Chat: Front Page Posts
Happy holidays, Roger Clemens! [ESPN story] Everybody batten down the hatches. It's about to get butt fugly.

Maybe Dan Duquette Was Right
Published 12/13/2007 at YankeesRedSox.com
ESPN is reporting that Roger Clemens is going to be named in the Mitchell Report. In addition, the Bergen Record has a source that proclaims "It's going to be a rough day in the Bronx". I am not going to indulge in speculation at this point, but I am hoping that we don't see names like Rivera, Jeter, Williams and Pettitte in the report. Either way, get ready for a sad day for baseball. Back after the report comes out. UPDATE- apparently, I am going to be disappointed.

Clemens First Under the Bus
Published 12/13/2007 by Simon at SimonOnSports
... ESPN came out this morning, apparently couldn't wait a few hours for the official report, and threw Clemens name under the bus. I guess the whole Les Miles debacle hasn't taught ESPN any patience but for the sake of argument let's just assume they are correct and that Clemens is in fact on the report. Is anybody surprised by this? Where there's smoke there's fire and when Grimsley came out and mentioned Clemens well that was the smoke. Plus the fact he had a low 2 ERA in his 40s, a bit ridiculous. ...

Clemens Included in Mitchell Report?
Published 12/13/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
... Brian McNamee, a personal trainer who worked both Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte, reportedly told the Mitchell investigators that Clemens was in possession of steroids (from another supplier) on at least one occasion. Source ...

LOOKS LIKE THE BRONX IS BURNING AGAIN!
Published 12/13/2007 by kranepool at Kranepool Society :: A New York Mets Blog
... As the media waits for the Mitchell Report like a 5 year old on Christmas Day word is leaking that the Highlanders will have a lot of players mentioned in this report.  I wonder if YES will have Bob Shepard do a voice over for YES  ”Your Watching YES home of the juicers”. ...

Mitchell Investigation day
Published 12/13/2007 by CCD at 1060west.net (archives)
Today is set to be a real UGLY day for Major League Baseball. The Mitchell Report is gonna go public around 12:00 CT. It sounds as if 60-80 players could be named. Their will be some real prominent players named including a pitcher many have called the greatest of the modern era. According to the 4-letter network it looks like Fat Roger is gonna be named by the Mithchell Investigation. Gee who didn't see that one coming? A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids ...

Steroid Bombshell Open Thread
Published 12/13/2007 by gondeee <info@talkingchop.com> at Talking Chop: Front Page Posts
It's coming today, some is already leaking out, and the commissioner is being quite frank about it: "People can say Bud was just trying to cover his butt or take care of his legacy or whatever," Selig said, according to the Tribune. "I say [bleep] it. This needed to be done, ...

ESPN: Clemens Named In Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Tony Gicas at
Bronx Liaison
... This isn't good, but it also wouldn't be too surprising. A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today, a source close to the trainer told ESPN The Magazine's Shaun Assael. Brian McNamee, who worked for the Yankees and as a personal trainer for Clemens and Yankee teammates Andy Pettitte, also told investigators that on at ...

Roger Clemens is a Bastard
Published 12/13/2007 by Jack Cobra at Cobra Brigade
I'll be honest with you guys, but I didn't think The Mitchell Report was going to bother me one bit. Then I read this: A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today, a source close to the trainer told ESPN The Magazine's Shaun Assael. Brian McNamee, who worked for the Yankees and as a personal trainer for Clemens and Yankee teammates ...

Happy Mitchell Day!
Published 12/13/2007 by stoeten at Drunk Jays Fans
... 10:53 AM CLEMENS NAMED: According to the Fan590, ESPN is reporting that a former Yankees clubhouse strength trainer is saying that he provided the Mitchell Report with information about square-headed douche Roger Clemens. Boner! ...

Roster Moves & The Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Lee Warren at Royal Reflections
... is due out this afternoon and I'll be scanning the list of names, much like you will. One source for ESPN is already saying that Roger Clemens is on the list. And an ...

Bad Day in the Bronx
Published 12/13/2007 by StatsGuru at Baseball Musings
ESPN is reporting that Clemens will be named in the Mitchell report, along with other Yankees : The source said McNamee told investigators he supplied Clemens with steroids while Clemens was witih the Yankees, and prior to Clemens joining the team. Also, The Bergen (N.J.) Record, citing a baseball industry official, says "several" prominent Yankees will be named in the Mitchell report. The paper said the source spoke to a third party who had seen the final report. "It's going to be a rough day in the Bronx," the paper quoted the source as saying. This will only add to calls ...

Clemens, Pettite on "The List"?
Published 12/13/2007 by Regis Courtemanche at Mets Heads
... "ESPN.com reported that Brian McNamee, a former trainer for the Yankees and Clemens, said information he gave Mitchell on supplying the pitcher with steroids is in the report. The Web site, citing an unidentified source close to the trainer, said McNamee told investigators he supplied Clemens with steroids." ...

Trainer Claims Rogers Clemens To Be Named In Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 at SPORTSbyBROOKS
REPORT: TRAINER CLAIMS CLEMENS IN MITCHELL REPORT: ESPN reports this morning that a " former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he supplied to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today. " Brian McNamee, who worked for the Yankees and as a personal trainer for Clemens and Yankee teammates Andy Pettitte, also told investigators that on at least one occasion, Clemens was in possession of steroids from another supplier, the source said. " The source said ...

Sources: Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens in Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by houroc at SportFiends
... Woah!!!! If this is true this is a bombshell. ESPN’s Sportscenter is reporting that Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte will be named in the Mitchell Report. These would be the big names that everyone is hoping to hear in the report. ...

And Now, The Storm.
Published 12/13/2007 by Brent Nycz at The Bronx Block
This post will be used to update Yankee-centric news on the Mitchell Report as it comes in. For live updates, coverage, and more general discussion on the Mitchell Report, head down to the Source. One reason for this is a quote from the Bergen Record (via ESPN): Also, The Bergen (N.J.) Record, citing a baseball industry official, says “several” prominent Yankees will be named in the Mitchell report. The paper said the source spoke to a third party who had seen the final report. “It’s ...

Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Pistol at Batter's Box Interactive Magazine
Here's your catch-all Mitchell Report thread. It's coming out today and ESPN.com has a story that says that Clemens is on the list. Let's avoid spectulation unless there's a reputable, linked source.

Mitchell's Report On Steroids Released
Published 12/13/2007 by redsock at The Joy of Sox
... A former Yankee strength trainer says Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte are in the report. According to the Bergen Record: "It's going to be a rough day in the Bronx." An unconfirmed list making the rounds via email (and being discussed at ...

Mitchell Report Open Thread
Published 12/13/2007 by Eric Simon <amazinavenue@gmail.com> at Amazin' Avenue: Front Page Posts
The ball drops at 2pm EST. Post your thoughts, comments, links, lies, damned lies, and everything in between. Roger Clemens is apparently on the list, or so says a former trainer of his and Andy Pettitte's. UPDATE [2:36pm]: The report is available online [pdf]. UPDATE [2:50pm]: I perused the report and came up with the following names. These names have been taken without context, so read the full report for the details and the involvement of these players in the investigation. Adam Piatt Adam Riggs Andy Pettitte Bart ...

Tick Tock Goes The Facade-Shattering Clock!
Published 12/13/2007 by Yankees Chick at Yankees Chick
... I was praying to God Greg Graffin were not on that list, The Rocket, is on the list, and his dear pal Dandy Andy might be, too. Truly not all that surprising, I suppose, but disappointing? Absolutely. ...

Clemens's in play: Trainer implicates The Rocket and Pettite
Published 12/13/2007 by GRG51 at Steroid Nation
... As we hinted last night, the Rocket, Roger Clemens now looks to be implicated in the Mitchell Report.  Clemens's trainer Brain McNamee apparently named both Clemens, and Yankee pitcher Andy Pettite. ESPN: A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he provided to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today, a source close to the trainer told ESPN The Magazine's Shaun ...

Clemens implicated in Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Adam J. Morris <info@lonestarball.com> at Lone Star Ball: Front Page Posts
The big names start coming out: A former New York Yankee strength trainer says information he provided to the George Mitchell investigation regarding supplying Roger Clemens with steroids is included in the Mitchell report scheduled to be released later today, a source close ...

ESPN source says Clemens, Pettitte will be named
Published 12/13/2007 by mikemcd (mmcdermo@projo.com) at Projo Sox Blog
... trainer, Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte will be among the major league players named in the Mitchell report on performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. The report, from ESPN The Magazine's Shaun Assael, says that George Mitchell's source is Brian McNamee, who worked for the Yankees, and as a personal trainer for Clemens and Pettitte. The source told Assael that he supplied Clemens with steroids while Clemens was with the Yankees and prior to his joining the team. Click here to read the report on ESPN.com.

Clemens and Pettitte reportedly named in Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Andrew Fletcher at Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog
... to Mitchell. (LoHud Yankees Blog) Was this why Pettitte was so undecided about returning?Here is this interesting tidbit from ESPN.com: Also, The Bergen (N.J.) Record, citing a baseball industry official, says "several" prominent Yankees will be named in the Mitchell report. The paper said the source spoke to a third party who had seen the final report. "It's going to be a rough day in the Bronx," the paper quoted the source as saying. (ESPN) The report will be released at 2 p.m. I know I'll be on the edge of ...

An early list of names with ties to the Red Sox and steroids?
Published 12/13/2007 by Dan Lamothe, Red Sox Monster at Red Sox Monster - MassLive.com
The buzz is everywhere. That's the first thing that's obvious bouncing around the Internet this morning in regard to the report on steroids in baseball that will be released at 2 p.m. by former Sen. George Mitchell. Already, it has been leaked that Roger Clemens is named in the report , according to ESPN, and there is now a partial list of players supposedly implicated floating around the Internet. Since Deadspin ...

Rumor: Roger Clemens on Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Mr. Fleece at MLB Fleece Factor
... According to ESPN, Roger Clemens’ name will be appearing on the Mitchell Report, which is scheduled to be released this afternoon at 2 PM EST. ...

Kirk Herbstreit Reports...
Published 12/13/2007 by NDub at Construda
... . This, of course, contradicts ESPN's report today that it first reported of Clemens' link to steroid use and The List. "I know what I first reported back then," Herbstreit told Construda. "It was factual then and it is factual now. Roger Clemens was named in Jason Grimsley's affidavit. Nevermind the byline of that guy at the LA Times. That's my penname." But how can you contradict your own network, we asked Herstreit. "I'm always right with my factual reporting," he retorted. "When I first report information, I'm the first reporter of information. That means as soon as I ...

An early look at some of the Mitchell report stuff
Published 12/13/2007 by RandBall at Randball
... get enough of all Mitchell report, all the time, here is a summary of what has been leaked so far: *Roger Clemens, Chuck “Hot Dog” Knoblauch and, ahem, Miguel Tejada are on SI.com’s list. *Deadspin’s completely unsubstantiated rumor report (framed as such by headspinner Will Leitch) has Albert Pujols, Jason Varitek and Kerry Wood, among others, into the mix. *ESPN is being more cautious than others, but it has Andy Pettitte in its guilty pile. *Kissing Suzy Kolber might have the best Mitchell ...

A Dark Day Begins
Published 12/13/2007 by Blez <blez@athleticsnation.com> at Athletics Nation: Front Page Posts
... the dark past of baseball (although to think that it's over with no test for HGH is naive).  Names will be named and the question then becomes, do so many players from this generation wind up being negated in baseball history?  Even if they name 80 players in this investigation, it won't include everyone from the generation who used.  Mitchell had a key contact in the former Mets batboy, but he wasn't supplying for everyone in the sport.  So does Roger Clemens, who is reportedly named in the report, become a non-factor when the Hall of Fame ballots are cast ...

Royals in The Mitchell Report
Published 12/13/2007 by Lee Warren at Royal Reflections
... You'll also see the name Brian McNamee throughout the report. According to this article, McNamee "worked for the Yankees and as a personal trainer for Clemens and Pettitte." ...

Published 12/14/2007 by thecincinattikid at Sedition in Red Sox Nation
... If sources like discredited and terminated former Yankees strength and conditioning coach Brian McNamee are at all typical of the informers who are expected to provide the Mitchell Report with its substance, then I am willing to bet guys like Clemens, Tejada and Pettitte will have little to fear from these proceedings. ...