Roger Clemens Linked to Convicted Steroids Dealer

Roger Clemens' troubles linked to his alleged use of illegal, performance-enhancing drugs and his allegedly having committed perjury before Congress are about to get worse. According to the Associated Press, Kirk Radomski, a convicted peddler of steroids dealer, reportedly has found shipping receipts that detail his having mailed human growth hormone to Clemens' house.

Kirk Radomski once was employed a clubhouse attendant for the New York Mets. He pleaded guilty to money-laundering and illegal distribution of amphetamines, anabolic steroids, Clenbuterol, human growth hormone (HGH) and other drugs to baseball players. Facing up to 25 years in prison, Radomski received a sentence of five years' probation and an $18,575 fine. He cooperated with former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell's investigation into the use of illegal, performance-enhancing drugs in baseball. His relevations, as well as those of Roger Clemens' former trainer Brian McNamee, were critical to the investigation. Clemens was outed as being part of Major League Baseball's doping scandal by the Mitchell Report.

Roger Clemens has filed a defamation law suit against his former trainer, Brian McNamee, after McNamee revealed to Major League Baseball investigators that he had supplied the pitcher with illegal, performance enhancing drugs and helped him administer them. The two gave contradictory accounts to the House Government Committee on Oversight and Government Operations, which was investigating the use of steroids and other illegal, performance-enhancing drugs by baseball.

In front of the Committee, Roger Clemens professed his innocence, and was generally supported by the Republican members of the committee, whose "law & order" stance apparently does not extend to superstar athletes. A friend of former President George H.W. Bush, Clemens had spent a considerable amount of time schmoozing with the GOP lawmakers before the Congressional hearings. Some think that Bush's son, former Texas Rangers owner George W. Bush, will issue a presidential pardon to Clemens before he leaves office at noon on January 20, 2009. Clemens currently is under investigation by the F.B.I. for having committed perjury before the committee.

The revelations that Kirk Radomski discovered slips for overnight mail deliveries of human growth hormone (HGH) the Clemens residence came from Brian McNamee's attorney, Richard Emery and was reported in New York City newspapers. Emery said on Wednesday, July 16th, that Radomski sent a package to McNamee, who was in residence with Roger Clemens at his home.

"Apparently, from what we understand," Emery explained, "Brian did not sign for it even though he requested HGH for Clemens and/or his wife."

Roger Clemens' wife Debbie also was supplied with HGH and injected by Brian McNamee, who claims he has evidence supporting his claims that Clemens used HGH and other illegal substances.

Richard Emery says that the packing slips are proof that Roger Clemens perjured himself before Congress, which is being investigated by the F.B.I.

"Brian, when he went to check Debbie, Clemens had the HGH all laid out for him," Emery said. "That's contrary to Clemens' testimony in front of Congress. So, once again, the slip corroborates Brian's truthfulness."

Roger Clemens tried to slough off the revelations of his doping on to his wife Debbie, with her cooperation. Debbie Clemens admitted to being injected with HGH by Brain McNamee in order to improve her appearance for a Sports Illustrated pictorial that featured her in an itsy bitsy teenie weenie bikini.

The same day as the revelation of the discovery of the shipping slips, lawyers for Roger Clemens made a request of the court to grant a two-week extension to respond to Brian McNamee's motion that Clemens' defamation lawsuit be dismissed.

Sources:

Associated Content: "Andy Pettitte: Hero or Snitch?"; "Country Singer Mindy McCready Admits to Decade-Long Affair with Roger Clemens"; "Roger Clemens Racks Up More Errors"

Associated Press, "Radomski finds shipping slips under TV"

Baltimore Sun, "Report: Clemens under more pressure"

ESPN Radio, "Radomski moved TV, found receipt, gave it to authorities"

Newsday, "Kirk Radomski at center of Mitchell steroid report"; "Radomski produces receipt of shipment to Clemens"

New York Times, "Radomski Gives Evidence in Clemens Case "