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Canseco Now Thinks Clemens Was Clean

Slugger retreats from allegations that Rocket juiced his fuel

By Katherine Thompson, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 27, 2008 3:15 AM CDT

(Newser) – Former Bash Brother Jose Canseco has backed down from charges that Roger Clemens used more than workouts to pump his pitching arm. Contradicting what's written in his own books, "Juiced" and the upcoming "Vindicated," Canseco said in a TV interview that he... Read full story »

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