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Roger Clemens Trial

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by YankeeFan, Jul 5, 2011.

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  1. Moose A. Moose

    Moose A. Moose Member

    Some insight into the stuff that Kirk Radomski might testify about can be found at this very easy URL:

    http://sportstalk903.libsyn.com/interview_with_kirk_radomski_central_figure_in_the_mitchell_report_on_steroids_in_baseball


    He mentions Segui, McNamee, Clemens, etc. (Interview is commercial-free, too)


    And, speaking of Homer Bush, there was always a story around his urine standing in for Darryl Strawberry's.
     
    Moose A. Moose, Jul 7, 2011
    #25
  2. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member


    Scott Atrocious . . . one guy who really showed his rabbit ears when on the field wearing a glove, during play. You could see the steam come up when a hostile crowd gave him shit.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Jul 7, 2011
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  3. Boom_70

    Boom_70 Well-Known Member

    But also a guy who did it right. Retired before his time so he could be home with his kids. Went back and got his college degree to set an example for his kids.

    Most players hang on for every last nickle
     
    Boom_70, Jul 7, 2011
    #27
  4. Shaggy

    Shaggy Guest

    Roger Clemens' ego and delusional denials are costing the taxpayers a lot of money.

    If Clemens is found guilty, he should pick up the tab and nothing more.
     
    Shaggy, Jul 7, 2011
    #28
  5. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    Brosius coaches here at his alma mater. Have enjoyed getting to know him. Has to be one of the most humble former pro athletes I've met.
     
    Johnny Dangerously, Jul 7, 2011
    #29
  6. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    Good for him. Salute him, for that.

    Nobody said he was stupid.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Jul 7, 2011
    #30
  7. Johnny Dangerously

    Johnny Dangerously Well-Known Member

    He is still capable of having steam rise off him.
     
    Johnny Dangerously, Jul 7, 2011
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  8. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Potential for a mistrial at this moment.

    Judge in chambers right now mulling over possibility of a mistrial.

    I may have this slightly wrong, but the prosecution showed video of Laura Pettitte (Andy's wife) talking about Clemen's steroid use (based on what Andy had told her).

    Apparently that had already been decided not in admissible, or it wasn't supposed to be shown.

    Clemen's attorney called for a mistrial, and the judge is now in chambers deciding.

    NOTE: I did have facts wrong. Laura Pettitte isn't in the video. It is Clemens' testimony before Congress in which one of the Congressmen makes reference to her having said he used.

    Here is an ESPN link to get a better explanation than the one I originally gave:

    http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/6768625/roger-clemens-trial-judge-mulling-declaring-mistrial-trial
     
    The Big Ragu, Jul 14, 2011
    #32
  9. Double Down

    Double Down Well-Known Member

    And we have a mistrial. It's like a rainout after four innings.
     
    Double Down, Jul 14, 2011
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  10. qtlaw

    qtlaw Well-Known Member

    Wow, that is a huge move by the judge and from my vantage point was not really necessary. A trial is not perfect and wasn't really a major point IMHO. Its a congressman making a comment about what Laura Pettitte said, a sidelight that the jurors would have likely ignored.
     
    qtlaw, Jul 14, 2011
    #34
  11. Michael_ Gee

    Michael_ Gee Well-Known Member

    qt, I think the point is more that the judge specifically told the prosecution no mention of Ms. Pettitte was permissable in any way, and felt the video was flouting his instructions.
     
    Michael_ Gee, Jul 14, 2011
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  12. HanSenSE

    HanSenSE Well-Known Member

    Dear Clemens prosecution team: It ain't Monopoly money, it's taxpayer money your just wasted for your stupidity. Here's hoping the cost will come out of your pocket, not ours.

    Love and kisses, the taxpayers of the USA

    (or should this be in the "dimwit" thread?)
     
    HanSenSE, Jul 14, 2011
    #36
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