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Clemens Says It Ain't So

Pitcher angrily denies steroid use outlined in Mitchell report

By Rob Quinn, Newser Staff

Posted Dec 14, 2007 2:49 AM CST

(Newser) – The attorney for Roger Clemens says the Hall-of-Famer is outraged that he was named in yesterday's report on steroid use in baseball, the Houston Chronicle reports. "There has never been one shred of tangible evidence that he ever used these substances, and yet he is being slandered today," said the lawyer.

He slammed the report for naming Clemens on the say-so "of a troubled and unreliable witness who only came up with names after being threatened with possible prison time.” The report devoted a full eight pages to Clemens.

Former Senator George Mitchell delivers remarks at his New York news conference, Thursday Dec. 13, 2007, about his report on the illegal use of steroids in baseball. Roger Clemens, Miguel Tejada and... (Associated Press)

Hall-of-Famer Roger Clemens has strongly denied claims in yesterday's Mitchell Report that he used steroids. (Getty Images)

Dan Tracy, right, drinks a beer at The American Bull Bar & Grill in Burlingame, Calif., Thursday, Dec. 13, 2007 as he watches a live news conference with Major League Baseball Commissioner Bug Selig.... (Associated Press)

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