Word: clemenses
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At least one Congressman thinks his committee shouldn't be calling Clemens. "Congress has a lot more important things to do than worrying about all aspects of this issue," says Rep. Christopher Shays, a Republican from Connecticut. "But particularly as it relates to the legacy of individual players, and the...
So why are his superiors, committee chairman Henry Waxman (D-Cailf.) and ranking Republican Tom Davis, of Virginia, calling these players? This move is especially surprising because soon after the release of the report, Congress gave strong signals that it would leave the players alone. Davis told USA Today, "We...
But that's what the courts are for, not Congress, which is why Clemens has already filed a defamation suit. Moreover, Clemens is not the only player who has challenged the report. Lesser lights like ex-outfielder David Justice, relief pitchers Mike Stanton and Brendan Donnelly and others have also...
Committee staffers argue that since Clemens' case speaks to the accuracy of the Mitchell report, it's crucial that both he and McNamee be called. After their testimony, "either Senator Mitchell's report is seen to be entirely credible, or it's now got holes in it," says David Marin...
But suppose someone does crack. Say Clemens gives a tearful confession. Say Pettitte, who is a strong witness since he already copped to McNamee's allegations against him in the Mitchell report, rats out his pal and training partner. None of this would make the Mitchell report "entirely" credible. Just...