[vincesanity82]

Roger Clemens has made me think he is incredibly guilty in this whole Mitchell Report mess. After he didn't speak for days, put out a rather odd and rehearsed YouTube video then agreed to do a 60 Minutes interview with uber-fan Mike Wallace, he gives us this from that interview, set to air Sunday:

When asked by Wallace if McNamee had ever injected him with any drugs, Clemens responds: "Lidocaine and B-12. It's for my joints, and B-12 I still take today."

Clemens calls the accusation "ridiculous" and says he "never" used any banned substances.

"Swear?" asks Wallace.

"[i] swear," says Clemens.

OK, Roger. Come on, now. Honestly. If this was truly the case -- which by the way, this was the same excuse Rafael Palmeiro used, we all know how that worked out -- why in the hell would you NOT SAY THIS ON THE DAY THE REPORT CAME OUT. Why would you wait nearly three and a half weeks to state this? It makes no sense. I'm not sure who Clemens' PR adviser is, but they're doing an awful job. (I suspect he does his own PR. This is the only logical conclusion.)

Roger Clemens: McNamee Injected Me With Drugs ... but It Was Just B-12! - FanHouse - AOL Sports Blog

[LSC9901]

I'm no Rogo fan but .... innocent until proven guilty !!

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'm no Rogo fan but .... innocent until proven guilty !!

Yep. The burden of proof is on the guy accusing Roger, not Clemens himself. He's clean unless its proven otherwise.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

I'm no Rogo fan but .... innocent until proven guilty !!

Exactly, just like vick was..

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Exactly, just like vick was..

Well, in Vick's case, yeah, it turns out he was guilty. But to this day I defend that even he is owed due process, which he got.

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

Well, in Vick's case, yeah, it turns out he was guilty. But to this day I defend that even he is owed due process, which he got.

He is innocent until proven guilty, I just dont believe him for some reason..I hope im wrong..

[LSC9901]

Originally Posted by vincesanity82

Exactly, just like vick was..

OK .. so if you're looking for an opinion, yes I think he is guilty. Anyone who is innocent would have been jumping up and down screaming about his innocence. Rogo didn't, but there is no clear cut evidence ...... yet !!!

[azrael492]

I agree with others that this was a little flaky to come with this excuse now, but I am still taking him at his word until something concrete comes up...just like I took Bonds at his word about the flax seed oil.