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Clemens Refutes McNamee

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The Associated Press

Published: February 10, 2008

Updated: 02/09/2008 10:34 pm

WASHINGTON - A lawyer for Roger Clemens said Saturday the pitcher can prove he didn't attend a June 1998 party at Jose Canseco's home described by Brian McNamee in the Mitchell Report.

According to McNamee, Clemens first raised the subject of steroids not long after McNamee saw Canseco and Clemens meeting during the party.

Clemens' side has turned over evidence to congressional investigators, including an affidavit from Canseco, to support that the pitcher wasn't present at Canseco's home that day, the attorney, Rusty Hardin, said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press.

Hardin said video footage from telecasts of baseball games around the time of the party also were given to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. During the telecasts, Hardin said, TV announcers can be heard discussing Canseco's party and noting that Clemens wasn't there.

Two attorneys for McNamee did not immediately return requests for comment via e-mail or telephone voice message.

RED SOX: Curt Schilling received a cortisone shot in his right shoulder Friday, beginning a treatment plan the Red Sox hope will bring the right-hander back before the end of the season.

REDS: Outfielder Craig Wilson agreed to a minor-league contract and was invited to spring training.

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