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Report: Trainer Gave Wife HGH

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A Tribune wire report

Published: February 9, 2008

WASHINGTON - Brian McNamee told congressional investigators he injected Roger Clemens' wife with human growth hormone as she prepared for a Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition photo session five years ago, the New York Daily News reported Friday.

McNamee testified during his Capitol Hill deposition Thursday that he injected Debbie Clemens at her husband's direction, the newspaper said on its Web site, citing an unidentified Washington source.

Clemens' lawyers did not directly address the accusation when asked. The pitcher was in Washington to meet with congressmen for a second straight day.

"It's pretty clear now who this guy really is," Rusty Hardin, Clemens' lead lawyer, said of McNamee. "This guy never ceases to amaze me."

After meeting with about a dozen representatives Thursday, Clemens was slated to meet with another six Friday.

Doctors Disagree On Schilling's Shoulder

FORT MYERS - Curt Schilling's doctor, Craig Morgan, insists the only way the 20-year veteran can pitch again is through surgery on a torn shoulder tendon that resembles strands of pasta.

Boston's team physician, Thomas Gill, disagrees. He believes the tendon is damaged, not torn, and rehabilitation gives Schilling the best chance to play this year.

Schilling, concerned the Red Sox would invalidate his $8 million, one-year contract if he chose surgery, agreed to rehab.

MARINERS-ORIOLES TRADE: Left-hander Erik Bedard was acquired by the Mariners from the Orioles in a long-delayed trade for prospects.

Baltimore received outfielder Adam Jones, who probably will start in center field on Opening Day. The Orioles also obtained reliever George Sherrill and pitchers Chris Tillman, Tony Butler and Kam Mickolio.

GOVERNOR'S DINNER RETURNS: The Governor's Baseball Dinner, long a spring training fixture in this area, is returning.

Governor Charlie Crist announced Friday he will launch Florida's spring training season at the dinner Feb. 26 at Tropicana Field. MLB Commissioner Bud Selig, Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Wade Boggs and other guests, are scheduled to attend. Reds broadcaster Marty Brennaman will serve as master of ceremonies.

The dinner will begin at 7 p.m. Tickets cost $100 and can be purchased until Feb. 15. For tickets or information about sponsorship, call the Florida Sports Foundation at (850) 488-8347.

ATHLETICS: Keith Foulke ended his retirement and agreed to a $750,000, one-year contract that allows him to earn $1.25 million more in performance bonuses.

LEGAL: Former Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski avoided jail time and was sentenced to five years' probation after cooperating with baseball's investigation into performance-enhancing drugs.

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