What's this rumor that Clemens had to sign late with Yankees just to escape the pre-season 'roids tests?

Question

D: Now that I've got it off my chest, I feel better. Thanks.

Frizzer: Why didn't he sign up on time with the Yankees, didn't goto spring training with them??????

Answer 1

Clemens is living proof that there is a clear double standard in baseball as far as steroid suspicion is concerned. He's just as suspicious, if not more than Barry Bonds but you don't hear anything about him.

Answer 2

No truth to the rumor, just like every other player in MLB and minor league baseball he was subjected to random drug testing, by the subcontractor in charge of managing the drug testing program for MLB, throughout the 12 month calendar year. Testing can occur anytime as randomly selected by the computer during the off season as well. Neither the player, MLB, or the players union is notified prior to any testing and the player has to make himself available. Although no information is released involving the testing procedure it is estimated that Clemons has been tested approximately (50) times since implementation of the testing and there is no indication that he has failed any of these tests.

Answer 3

Yeah and if you look at last year he sat out 50 Astros games... (the number of games you would be suspended for a positive test for roids) MLB may not have wanted his name to be released so he just sat out the 50 and made it look like he was waiting to pick what team he wanted

Answer 4

likely.. but really, I'm so sick of baseball drama.. its been 5 months of these garbage trashy stories... why can't people just talk like its a classy game and turn a blind eye to the garbage stories.. really.

Answer 5

Anythings possible.