Mitchell's report to reveal many names

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When you have to testify under oath you had better not just be voicing your opinion on what a guy has done. The fact of the matter is Schilling does not have hard evidence (why would you think he does?) but just a better picture of what is going on in MLB since he's part of the game. I'm sure his lawyer told him that he shouldn't want any part of that abortion of a hearing and to keep his mouth shut. I can see why he's generally disliked to hated by anyone outside of Boston but yours is a stupid reason. Or maybe he's just many things but not a snitch. Some folks out there regard snitches and rats as some of the lowest forms of life.

He's so eager to voice his opinion on his own terms and when it's going to get him publicity.

And let's get our facts straight: Schilling was never sworn in. He was brought in for the role he's played in being so outspoken against steroid use and the fact that he was named to a House Committee taskforce for players to speak out against steroid use.

Yet he refuses to speak to George Mitchell?

Keep making excuses for Schilling though......

[Heelfan71]

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Bottom line is no one will sue for slander because they are guilty. Not even Roger Clemens......they know if they go to court they will loose. Clemens should get the same punishment that Bonds deserves. No Hall Of Fame and an asterik by all their stats.

[NYJets]

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And you actually believe him?

That's one of the worst excuses next to "I did it once to get healthy."

These guys are paid to keep their body in shape, they know what they are or are not putting in it to keep it in top shape.

Where did I make it seem like I believed him?

I've been calling Sheffield a piece of **** for the last 3 years on these boards.


I'm saying if that's the excuse he's using, he's not going to turn around and be completely honest now.

[Quint75]

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Where did I make it seem like I believed him?

I've been calling Sheffield a piece of **** for the last 3 years on these boards.

He's been a P.O.S. a lot longer than three years. I remember when he came up with Milwaukee and said he intentionally threw balls over the 1st baseman and into the stands to get even with the club and the fans that booed. What a classy guy. If any player out there doesn't appreciate all he has been blessed with, it's Sheffield.

[pfunk880]

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He's been a P.O.S. a lot longer than three years. I remember when he came up with Milwaukee and said he intentionally threw balls over the 1st baseman and into the stands to get even with the club and the fans that booed. What a classy guy. If any player out there doesn't appreciate all he has been blessed with, it's Sheffield.

Yeah, Sheffield has always been a grade A a-hole.

[CMH]

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I dislike Schilling as much as the next guy but he's right.

Really, I'm kinda surprised by the reactions in this thread. I read comment after comment that "If that were me and I didn't do it I would sue!"

Schilling says the same thing, pretty much backing up the fans, and now you guys are saying he talks too much? I don't get it.

I mean the guy does talk a lot but this time he actually said something intelligent.

[J0nnD0ugh]

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I give Schill credit for not holding back when it came to a guy he admired. he said the same thing about Bonds, he should be consistent w/what he says about Clemens.

I don't agree that Clemens should just sue w/out regard to the odds of the outcome. Landis just about went bankrupt trying to clear his name & got nothing for it. No exoneration. Still banned. Still erased from the record books.

Some people are never going to clear their names. OJ was acquitted in a court of law. Michael Jackson as well. & they are still thought of as a murderer & pedophile. In the Rocket's case, many of us said he roided up long before the Grimsley case or Mitchell report. Nothing he says in a PC or in court is going to change people's opinions.

[nyisles16]

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they just released Grimsley's testimony.. a few more names popped up.. Geronimo Berroa, Genallen Hill, Allen Watson, and Pete Incavillia

[mickj]

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Bottom line is no one will sue for slander because they are guilty.

It's not that simple. Slander is very hard to prove, especially in he said/he said type cases. Also add in that these are "public" figures and it makes it even harder to win. It's sinking a lot of money for a slim chance of a win, which i figure is just not worth it for a lot of these guys.

If it were that simple to sue for slander/libel tabloids wouldn't exist.

[SPTO]

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Well Clemens posted some kind of video on his personal site I guess? Anyways he's planning to make his case against Mitchell on a future episode of 60 Minutes.

[ComfortablyLomb]

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He's so eager to voice his opinion on his own terms and when it's going to get him publicity.

And let's get our facts straight: Schilling was never sworn in. He was brought in for the role he's played in being so outspoken against steroid use and the fact that he was named to a House Committee taskforce for players to speak out against steroid use.

Yet he refuses to speak to George Mitchell?

Keep making excuses for Schilling though......

Apparently Schilling isn't a rat, he just voices his opinion on guys who have already brought up and thrown in the public eye. It sounds like you would be a rat if given the chance though. Is that what you're saying?

[jim416]

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Well Clemens posted some kind of video on his personal site I guess? Anyways he's planning to make his case against Mitchell on a future episode of 60 Minutes.

If I were the Producer of that show.

__________________________________________________ _____________________
Clemens: How are you? I'm glad to be here tonight to profess my innocence.
Moderator: Fine, we offer you a free lie detector test tonight.

Clemens can be seen walking out the door.
__________________________________________________ ______________________

Yes, I know there's more to lie detector tests than just hooking a person up to it, but again, and I've said it before. If his life is so friggin' messed up by this, hook up, show America you are telling the truth and blow the Mitchell Report out of the water.

I'd do it in a second (if the report wasn't true).

[J0nnD0ugh]

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Well Clemens posted some kind of video on his personal site I guess? Anyways he's planning to make his case against Mitchell on a future episode of 60 Minutes.

I put no confidence in a staged report or interview. I can tell more when the guy has to take the questions impromptu & live.

[SportsTop]

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Apparently Schilling isn't a rat, he just voices his opinion on guys who have already brought up and thrown in the public eye. It sounds like you would be a rat if given the chance though. Is that what you're saying?

That's a loaded question. I'm not the one screaming from the mountain tops about what my beliefs are and are not.

It's all based on Schilling's convictions. He is vocal about steroids at all the right times and clams up and all the wrong times. I wonder if he actually believes anything that comes out of his own mouth.

I love how you gloss over the fact you said Schilling was under oath yet he was never sworn in. I guess your logic is to keep throwing darts and you'll eventually hit something.

[yvesdereuter]

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Well Clemens posted some kind of video on his personal site I guess? Anyways he's planning to make his case against Mitchell on a future episode of 60 Minutes.

He can do whatever he wants. The fact that Pettite admitted it is something Clemens needs to reconcile but cant. No one is going to believe Clemens is innocent while Pettite is guilty.

Gotta say though, this Mitchell report is one of the most shoddy, irresponsible pieces of work ever that relates to sports.