DISQUS

Colin · 1 year ago

In response to No. 2, he could have been accused of witness tampering if he asked or told McNamee to do anything except "tell the truth." And in response to No. 4, Clemens knew it was being taped and so kept his cool to make him look like the better man. I'm sure McNamee would have done the same thing had he known.

I'm not necessarily defending Roger, because I definitely think there is something shady going on here. Just pointing out why he did some of the things he did.

Bill Burt · 1 year ago

Colin
Wasn't it pathetic that he told McNamee the reason he called him back was because of his son's illness, but in reality it was so he could tape the conversation? I do not believe Clemens will answer any questions at the Congressional hearings. His lawyer will take the fall, saying he has recommended Roger don't speak.

Marcel · 1 year ago

http://shysterball.blogspot.com/

Here's an actual lawyers take on the whole situation. You should read it. Unless, you know, the added perspective would take away from you preconcieved ideas on Clemens guilt.

And as for Brady Anderson, he had a one year power spike. In the four years before he hit 50hr, he averaged 17/yr. In the four years after he averaged 19/yr. In those 4 year periods he hit almost the same number of doubles (122 vs 121) and several more triples before (33 vs 15.) Yet one fluke year is all the proof anyone needs. How about Norm Cashs huge 1961 season where he posted a line of .361/.487/.662? That line is so far out of whack with his career averages. Good thing steroids weren't around back then or else you know what he'd have been labeled as.

Marcel · 1 year ago

BTW, I'm not trying to defend Brady Anderson. I'm merely pointing out that guys do have career years. If his performance has remained at an unreasonabley high level, then I could understand all the finger pointing. But it was just a one year spike before his production dropped right back down to his established career baseline.

Mike Daly · 1 year ago

Sorry, but the Shysterball post didn't add any perspective that makes Clemens less guilty. The fact is Roger is one of the few athletes who was on the downward spiral as he hit mid-30s and suddenly from 40 onward spiked upward. That's not possible in a sport like baseball without steroids.

Dave · 1 year ago

If Clemens goes in front of Congress and uses the "I can't discuss the specifics because I am involved in an active lawsuit" line we will all know why he brought the lawsuit. There is zero doubt in my mind that he is guilty.My concern is how they prove he is guilty if this truely stays a he said vs. he said case. I can't believe everyone is letting Pettite off so easy "I only used it twice to try and help my team".This is right up there with the "I can't believe I am pregnant since we only had sex once".