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Redsauce +3What a self-righteous liar. -
Sportaphile The way they blatantly edited the video up doesn't help either. Maybe they only chopped the video up to make it short and sweet, but it does make his apology seem even more fake. -
ummfada Maybe this is just me, but what do you guys WANT Him to say?-
rusty weathers first off, most people think he's guilty. I'm not sure what Mitchell would have to gain by fingering someone innocent, and the story has been corroborated by Canseco's ghost writer. And he was an awesome pitcher in his 40's, which is suspicious in retrospect. If he did do it, he needs to get off his high horse.
If he actually didn't do it, don't respond with a lawyer's statement or a heavily-edited video...just go on Oprah like everyone else.
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Roger Clemens Defends Himself on YouTube
Published 12/23/2007 by Michael Milici at Bugs & Cranks
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A Clemens Sighting on You Tube...
Published 12/23/2007 by David Bloom <info@draysbay.com> at DRaysBay: Front Page Posts
Video I started paying attention to Clemens in the year of 1986. In that time, we did not have the array of resources and online news outlets the way we do today. In that day, you first start hearing about people based on their performance on the field. I say you take Clemens career up until the point his career ended with Boston and he is a Hall of Famer. I was floored by what he was able to do in Toronto, Yankees, and even Astros. But, we have heard the rumors of steroids in the past on Clemens. I honestly did not believe them. But, one thing is fishy. Its this practice of where he comes out of retirement and starts the ...
Clemens Issues Video Statement
Published 12/23/2007 by Mark McCray at The Bronx Stop: Another New York Yankees Blog
Roger Clemens has issued a video statement on his website RogerClemensOnline.Com denying his use of steroids. In the video he says he will sit down with 60 Minutes for an interview after Christmas. ...
Clemens speaks out! (sorta)
Published 12/23/2007 by info at The Buried Lead
Clemens issues video denial (MLB.com) Accused PEDs user Roger Clemens issued a videotaped denial Sunday, declaring his innocence by denying all accusations levied his way by a former trainer in the Mitchell Report. An excerpt of the statement (as well as video link) is available after the jump.“Over the last 15 days, it’s been extremely difficult, for my family, my children, my extended family,” Clemens said. “I’m holding up better than they are. I’m almost numb to some of these suggestions that I used steroids. It’s amazing to me that I’m going to lengths that I’m going to have to defend myself.“I faced this last year when the LA Times reported that I ...
The Rocket Wishes You a Swell Festivus
Published 12/23/2007 by Sooze at Babes Love Baseball
In the spirit of the Holiday Season, Roger Clemens brings you this lovely video where the answer is always NO! [Bugs and Cranks] | [Sports Fiends] | [River Ave. Blues] | [SOX & Dawgs]
ROGER CLEMENS FINALLY SPEAKS ON THE MITCHELL REPORT
Published 12/23/2007 by HG at YOU BEEN BLINDED
Ok, so Roger’s denying everything.. Of course he is.. I like how he and his team are hiding behind the mistake made by the Los Angeles Times. You may remember the L.A. Times reported that Roger Clemens’ name was mentioned in the Jason Grimsley affadavit. As it turns out, he wasn’t and now Team Clemens is saying see, we told you… Here’s my thing.. The informant for the Times had good information, he was only wrong about the source of the info. Guys up and down the Mitchell Report have come clean about their steroid/performance enhancing drug use. Roger ...
Roger Clemens Takes to the Net to Battle Steroid Accusations
Published 12/23/2007 by Pat Lackey at FanHouse
Filed under: New York, Yankees, AL East, MLB Video, PEDs After a week of virtual silence after the release of the Mitchell Report, Roger Clemens has been all over the the place denying the accusations in the report. He's now taking the Barry Bonds route, skipping the media and releasing things directly on to the internet. Like lots of people, I've poked my share of fun at Clemens since the release of the Mitchell Report. Despite all that, I'll certainly admit there are some problems with the way the Report was compiled and the evidence against Clemens ...
Roger Clemens defends himself
Published 12/23/2007 by houroc at SportFiends
Roger Clemens has been accused of using performance enhancing drugs per the Mitchell Report and he has issued a video proclaiming his innocence. He has denied all accusations by Brian McNamee, his former trainer.
Here is an excerpt from this video as well as the video itself.
The answer is no, I did not use steroids, human growth hormone, and I’ve never done so. I did not provide Brian McNamee with any drugs to inject into my body. Brian McNamee did not inject steroids or human growth hormone into my body, either when I played in Toronto for the Blue Jays, or the New York Yankees. This Report is simply not ...
In The Interests Of Equal Time…
Published 12/23/2007 by GC at Can't Stop The Bleeding
..here’s somebody you might’ve heard of before. Still, I remain disillusioned. F.P. Santangelo can’t afford a digital video camera?
Clemens denies drug use in video
Published 12/23/2007 by Andrew Fletcher at Scott Proctor's Arm - A New York Yankees Blog
From YouTube: He says towards the end that he'll appear on 60 Minutes with Mike Wallace to answer more questions on the subject. Clemens believes he's truly innocent, and now he's finally starting to speak for himself. I hope the allegations against him are untrue. He was such a great pitcher and it would be a shame to see all of his accomplishments tarnished.
Roger Clemens Denies Taking Steroids Video
Published 12/23/2007 by D Wizzle at D Wizzle's World
Clemens Issues Video Denial
Published 12/23/2007 by Greg C. at Sliding Into Home: A Yankees Blog
The article about the video is can be found here Here's the video Nothing earth-shattering, but he seemed sincere. Although anyone could seem like they were telling the truth when they know their legacy is on the line. I just hope he's innocent.
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Clemens takes to the Internets
Published 12/23/2007 by Ben K. at River Ave. Blues
Roger Clemens posted a video on YouTube in which he defends himself from the accusations in the Mitchell Report. Take a look:
As ESPN reports, Clemens will sit for a 60 Minutes interview in an effort to clear his name.
‘Almost-Numb’ Clemens Issues Videotaped Denial Of PED Allegations; LA Times Issues Retraction
Published 12/23/2007 by Administrator at SOX1FAN
Roger Clemens has issued his first formal statement in response to the allegations made against him by former trainer Brian McNamee.
In a videotaped statement released on both youtube.com and his official Web site, Clemens described himself as being “almost numb” with respect to the accusations that are set forth in The Mitchell Report. In part, he said: “Let me be clear: The answer is no, I did not use steroids, human growth hormone, and I’ve never done so. I did not provide Brian McNamee with any drugs to inject into my body. Brian McNamee did not inject steroids or human growth hormone into my body, either when I played ...
Clemens Steps Up Denial
Published 12/23/2007 by Mantlemurcer at My Pinstripes
Roger Clemens is standing by his statement that he never used steroids or HGH, and recorded the video posted below. Clemens will also appear on 60 Minutes with Mike Wallace to address the matter. ...
Clemens Denies Using Steroids, Again
Published 12/23/2007 by Ian at SOX & Dawgs
At least this time, we are hearing it straight from Roger Clemens himself.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD0GHx980CU
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Denial Isn’t Just a River in Egypt
Published 12/23/2007 by Andrew Johnson at Defensive Indifference
Get it?!!? Roger Clemens is going to be interviewed by Mike Wallace after Christmas for an upcoming episode of 60 Minutes. I’m sure your first thought was the same as mine: Mike Wallace is still alive? Anyway, Clemens announces the interview in a video that’s on his Web site and on YouTube.
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Apparently he got Osama Bin Laden’s director to do the job. I mean seriously, just watch the video yourself. I keep expecting two Palestinians with their faces covered to appear in the background — one holding a machete to his ...
Roger Clemens Video Statement On Steroids
Published 12/23/2007 by Anthony De Rosa at Hot Foot
Here is the video Roger Clemens has posted where he reiterates his denial of ever using steroids.
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The Griddle: Does this officially count as a denial?
Published 12/23/2007 at Baseball Toaster
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Roger Clemens Issues Another Mea Culpa…
Published 12/23/2007 by Maryland Orioles' Fan at Oriole Post - Baltimore Orioles Analysis & News; The World of Baseball and Beyond
In an effort to save not only face, but his reputation, Roger Clemens once again denied ever using steroids. From the Baltimore Sun: Roger Clemens posted a video today repeating his denials of the steroids use alleged against him in the Mitchell Report. He also said he would be interviewed for a future episode of "60 Minutes," but a spokesman for CBS said nothing has been finalized. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner was accused in the report of using steroids, an allegation made by his former trainer. In October last year, the Los Angeles Times reported Clemens was linked to steroids in the May 2006 sworn ...
Dan Naulty Tells His Tale
Published 12/23/2007 by Brent Nycz at The Bronx Block
Thanks to Steve Lombardi for pointing the story.
In the Sunday edition of the New York Daily News, reliever of the 1999 World-Series-winning New York Yankees Dan Naulty recounts his career-long story with steroids, HGH, and amphetamines, choosing to start his telling with the night after the Yankees won the World Series. Throughout his story, Naulty speaks about the effects that steroids had on him during and after his career, including depression and physical issues.
About his trade to the Yankees from the Twins for Allan Butler, Naulty explains:
For the next three injury-plagued ...
Net Denial
Published 12/23/2007 by StatsGuru at Baseball Musings
Roger Clemens issued an unambiguous denial. Here's the YouTube video: Thanks to Rich for the heads up.
Roger Clemens Posts Video Denying Steroid Use On His Website
Published 12/23/2007 at FanIQ Blog
Two weeks after being listed in George Mitchell's steroid investigation report, Roger Clemens has created a video denying any and all accusations. He has posted the video on YouTube and his website, RogerClemensOnline.com.
"I want to say thanks to my family, my friends, people in the community here at home and really the fans around the country. I've been getting comforting emails and phone calls to my foundation from thousands of people, and that means a lot to me. Over the last 15 days or so this has been extremely difficult for my family, my children, my extended family. I'm holding up ...
Rocket Goes Off On Allegations Through YouTube
Published 12/23/2007 by jason at SPORTSbyBROOKS
Roger Clemens has finally made a statement about the Mitchell Report findings, telling all through the magic of YouTube: In his video vexing, Clemens comes right out and makes an impassioned pre-recorded statement about his alleged steroid use: “Let me be clear, the answer is no. I did not use steroids, human growth hormone, and I have never done so. I did not provide Brian McNamee any drugs to inject into my body .” Clemens also makes mention of a Los Angeles Times story in 2006 ...
Clemens Releases Video Denial
Published 12/23/2007 by Patrick at YanksBlog.com
Watch below. He denies ever using steroids of HGH and mentions he'll be on 60 Minutes some time after the holidays. Via Alyson Footer .
Happy Holidays
Published 12/23/2007 by Itsmetsforme at It's Mets For Me: Off-Beat, Tangentially Relevant Mets Ruminations
For those of you who missed it.
Spotes Notes, 12.23.07: Clemens Goes You Tube; Cheating the NFL; Crooked Big Ten Official?
Published 12/24/2007 by dwil at Sports On My Mind
Roger goes grassroots
Do you believe this man? (posted by Clemens)
Cheating the game
A note to the members of the Cincinnati Bengals, Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers (game in progress), and Philadelphia Eagles: Each of you played a rivalry/spoiler game today. You played ...
Clemens Fires Back
Published 12/24/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
I've said before that I think Clemens used roids, for a number of reasons. At this point, if he did use he better hope there's no smoking gun out there (like a dirty needle saved by McNamee). I don't know how you can save face after a denial of this degree if you're then found to be guilty.
Hat tip to River Ave Blues.
The Top Five for 12/23
Published 12/24/2007 by Anthony Hall at MVN Outsider
The top five sports stories of the day:
5. Kobe becomes the youngest player to reach 20K points. Today, Kobe Bryant, at 29 years and 122 days, became the youngest player in NBA history to reach the 20,000 points mark–he reached that milestone on a three-pointer in the third quarter of the Lakers/Knicks game. Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain are the only other players to reach 20K points before the age of 30. Kobe scored 39 points in today’s game, as the Lakers defeated the reeling Knicks 95-90.
Recap at Fox Sports | MVN Lakers | MVN Knicks
4. Clemens denies steroid ...
Clemens takes his case to YouTube
Published 12/24/2007 by ETVal at Valentine's Views
Roger Clemens has taken his case to the public 'You Tube' style. Here is his latest denial of the steroid allegations against him.
Oh Hey, Roger Has Something to Say
Published 12/24/2007 by tips@sportable.com at Sportable, Where Sports are a Lifestyle
Well, after a ten day period where most guys on the Mitchell report had come forward and confessed their role in steroid distribution and use, Roger Clemens finally has something to say. It’s about time, Rocket. If you’re so “innocent” and “never used steroids” then why the hell did it take you ten days to come out and say something to the media. And why is this a recorded message? Where’s the press conference, Rocket? Why aren’t you running around to every major media station in the country demanding your name to be cleared? Why are you issuing statements through your attorney instead? Most ...
Roger Clemens's YouTube video
Published 12/24/2007 by GRG51 at Steroid Nation
Link here. Already over 60,000 views.
On the video Clemens denies use of steroids or HGH. He denies Brian McNamee injected him. And McNamee is the only source one Clemens juicing.
The New York Times Story here.
Roger Clemens
continued his campaign to fight allegations ...
Roger Clemens Issues Badly Edited YouTube Denial
Published 12/24/2007 by A.S. at East Windup Chronicle
I think this is the same director Donald Trumb uses to issue public statements.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD0GHx980CU
MLB Rumors: Johan Santana, Erik Bedard, & Roger Clemens' YouTube Denial
Published 12/24/2007 at FakeTeams
Dave Ortiz doesn't think his good friend Johan Santana will be joining him in Boston. He and Johan are reported to be very good friends. If there was somethign occuring, it is not out of the realm of possibility that Santana would drop some hints to Ortiz. However, Charlie Waters writes a Johan Santana trade is imminent. Are these two sentences connected? Can Yankees fans react with Christmas joy or is Mr. Waters' definition of "imminent" the question? I find it just as plausible that Mr. Waters use of the word "imminent" needs to be defined. Santa Claus' arrival is imminent. The New Year is imminent. ...
Roger Clemens Discovers YouTube [Roger Clemens]
Published 12/24/2007 by Leitch at Deadspin
In case you haven't seen the Roger Clemens steroids denial video, here it is. It's pretty entertaining.
Our immediate observations, mostly of a hopefully amusing nature:
• He has a few weird facial ticks, and stumbles a lot, which is odd, considering the video is edited and could have been re-filmed.
• Thankfully, he doesn't have the streaks in his hair anymore.
• He's appropriately forceful and unequivocal, we think, and it's worth pointing out, like he does, that the Los Angeles Times story from last year about his appearance in the Jason ...
Video Picks for 12/24
Published 12/24/2007 by Anthony Hall at MVN Outsider
In case you missed it, here’s Roger Clemens’ denial of the allegations that he used performance-enhancing drugs:
Check out this interview with a very calm, relaxed high school football coach:
Video: Clemens Denies Performance-Enhancing Drug Use
Published 12/25/2007 by Maury Brown at The Biz of Baseball
Roger Clemens provides the following video in which he denies ever using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), and mentions that he will further address the public on 60 Minutes. The segment will air on Jan. 6th ...
Clemens Video
Published 12/26/2007 by JMM at MY BASEBALL BIAS
Do you believe him?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vD0GHx980CU
Clemens Challenges Findings of Internet Loudmouth (and others)
Published 12/27/2007 by Ben Schwartz at Can't Stop The Bleeding
Roger Clemens today, via You Tube, finally answered my unfounded charges (and those of the Michelin Report) that he used steroids. I’m more than a little miffed that, rather than face me and my questioning, Clemens has chosen to sit down with CBS’s Mike Wallace for a 60 MINUTES interview. It’s pure spite on The Rocket’s part, considering how long I’ve been investigating him and the endless hours I’ve spent on Google over this issue. Wallace, who no doubt got the interview because his son Chris Wallace is a big name at FOX News, has not reported a sports story since Abner Doubleday retired. No information yet on ...
Roger Clemens, 60 minutes, and you. A lesson in defamation.
Published 1/3/2008 by emmettjones at Sports Business Digest
Yeah…anyone else remember when that Roger Clemens guy was mentioned in the Mitchell Report? I’m sure most of you have already seen this video, where the Rocket steadfastly denies his usage of steroids and HGH (albeit 10 days after the report came out…Rocket, I know it doesn’t take 10 days for the spin doctors to come up with a one and a half minute speech, that clearly looks like its been spliced together), but I will link to it anyway. YouTube: Roger Clemens Video ...
Roger Clemens Thinks You're An Idiot
Published 1/4/2008 by Fornelli at Foul Balls
Ever since Roger Clemens' name was mentioned in the Mitchell Report, he's gone out of his way to say that everything his former trainer, Brian McNamee, said about him is a lie. He even went and put a video up on YouTube to deny the allegations. See? Of course, I never believed any of it. I've been saying for years that Clemens was on steroids because there's just no way a pitcher can actually get better once he hits his 40's. It's not possible. If it were, it wouldn't have taken over 100 years of baseball for it to happen. As I'm sure you're aware, Roger did an interview with his good buddy, and Yankees fan, Mike Wallace that will air this Sunday on 60 ...
Congress Serves Up a Fastball - Clemens and Pettitte Called To Testify on Jan. 16th
Published 1/4/2008 by Berger at Sports Business Radio blogs
You know how we still talk about the day that Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa and Rafael Palmeiro were summoned to testify in front of Congress? The day was March 17, 2005 to be exact. Big Mac's reputation and his Hall of Fame induction went down the drain that day. Raffy waived his finger claiming he had NEVER used steroids before only to be caught a few months later. And Sammy Sosa suddenly lost his ability to understand or speak english when asked to testify. Ah, those were good times indeed.
Well set your TIVO for another fun day of reality TV. This time Roger Clemens, quite possibly the greatest pitcher of the last 25 years, and his friend and teammate ...
