The FBI took up the Roger Clemens case Thursday, told by the Justice Department to investigate whether the star pitcher lied when he testified to Congress he never took performance-enhancing drugs. The FBI's involvement was announced one day after the leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee told Attorney General Michael Mukasey they weren't sure whether Clemens told the truth under oath at a Feb. 5 deposition and Feb. 13 public hearing. A probe could result in charges against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner for perjury, making false statements or obstruction of justice. Congress did not ask for a similar investigation of Brian McNamee, the former personal trainer who testified under oath that he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone. (Updated 02/29/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Probes are never a good thing. As with Barry Bonds and Marion Jones, Clemens faces scrutiny from federal authorities more for what he said than what he might have done. Clemens didn't answer questions directly Thursday when approached by reporters at the Houston Astros' spring training camp in Kissimmee, Fla., where he's been throwing batting practice to minor leaguers. "I'm going to handle it the right way," Clemens said. "You guys are wasting your time. We're going to handle it the right way. Meanwhile, his return to baseball looks farther away than ever. Consider him nothing more than a late-round flier in leagues with many reserve spots on Draft Day, especially since you would have to wait until at least mid-June before you can reap any rewards on him. The Mitchell Report seemingly has put an end to his career. (Updated 02/29/2008).
No information available at this time.
The FBI took up the Roger Clemens case Thursday, told by the Justice Department to investigate whether the star pitcher lied when he testified to Congress he never took performance-enhancing drugs. The FBI's involvement was announced one day after the leaders of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee told Attorney General Michael Mukasey they weren't sure whether Clemens told the truth under oath at a Feb. 5 deposition and Feb. 13 public hearing. A probe could result in charges against the seven-time Cy Young Award winner for perjury, making false statements or obstruction of justice. Congress did not ask for a similar investigation of Brian McNamee, the former personal trainer who testified under oath that he injected Clemens with steroids and human growth hormone. (Updated 02/29/2008).
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/17/08).
Fantasy Analysis
Probes are never a good thing. As with Barry Bonds and Marion Jones, Clemens faces scrutiny from federal authorities more for what he said than what he might have done. Clemens didn't answer questions directly Thursday when approached by reporters at the Houston Astros' spring training camp in Kissimmee, Fla., where he's been throwing batting practice to minor leaguers. "I'm going to handle it the right way," Clemens said. "You guys are wasting your time. We're going to handle it the right way. Meanwhile, his return to baseball looks farther away than ever. Consider him nothing more than a late-round flier in leagues with many reserve spots on Draft Day, especially since you would have to wait until at least mid-June before you can reap any rewards on him. The Mitchell Report seemingly has put an end to his career. (Updated 02/29/2008).
= probable start
