Roger Clemens Stumbles through Congressional Hearings in D.C.

During the Chairman’s concluding statement, Clemens interrupted, defending himself.   In response, the chairman slammed down his gavel and stated that it was not Clemens’ time to argue.

Though a good portion of the day was spent inside the House, the only new fact emerging was that the Representatives had a sense of humor.  One Representative brought up a previous Congressional hearing in which a player mysteriously forgot how to speak English, referring to Sammy Sosa’s appearance on Capital Hill. 

The session did not uncover anything new regarding the investigation and neither McNamee nor Clemens budged from their stance of mutual accusation.

Should Clemens be found guilty of perjury?

There is a good chance that he will stand trial.  Clearly, every little move he makes will be noticed by the watchful federal government.

Waxman has stated that Congress will not play as large a role in these proceedings from here on out, but it does not mean that investigation has ended.

Clemens is a statistical lock for the Hall of Fame.  With 354 wins in his 24 year career, he ranks at an all-time eighth.  He is second all-time in strikeouts with 4,672, and was an eleven-time All-Star. 

But these numbers will mean nothing with this scandal looming overhead.

Shades of Pete Rose emerge with every denial.  Roger, do the right thing and come clean.

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