Posted on Tue, May. 06, 2008

MLB Notebook | Clemens sorry for 'mistakes in personal life'

NEW YORK --

Clemens sorry for `mistakes in personal life'

Roger Clemens apologized Monday for unspecified mistakes in his personal life, a statement Brian McNamee's lawyers intend to use to attack the pitcher's credibility at trial.The Daily News reported last week Clemens had a decade-long relationship with country star Mindy McCready that began when she was 15 and an aspiring singer. The newspaper also linked him to former Manhattan bartender Angela Moyer and Paulette Dean Daly, a former wife of champion golfer John Daly.

Clemens denied having an affair with a 15-year-old but didn't specifically address whether he had a romance with McCready.

"Even though these articles contain many false accusations and mistakes, I need to say that I have made mistakes in my personal life for which I am sorry," Clemens said in a statement issued by spokesman Patrick Dorton. "I have apologized to my family and apologize to my fans."

McNamee, Clemens' former trainer, accused the pitcher in December's Mitchell Report of using performance-enhancing drugs in 1998, 2000 and 2001. -- associated press

Around the leagues

ARIZONA: Only 26 days after surgery for thyroid cancer, left-hander Doug Davis felt strong during a 65-pitch simulated game.

ATLANTA: The Braves acquired first baseman-outfielder Greg Norton from Seattle, giving their bench a boost after they put infielder Martin Prado on the 15-day disabled list.

The Mariners, who designated Norton for assignment on April 30, will receive a player to be named or cash.

Norton, 35, was 7-for-16 (.435) in six games for Seattle this season. He also played seven games for Class AAA Tacoma.

BOSTON: The Red Sox placed outfielder Brandon Moss on the 15-day disabled list and recalled right-hander Craig Hansen from Class AA Pawtucket. Moss had an appendectomy Saturday.

CINCINNATI: Right-handed reliever David Weathers was activated off the 15-day disabled list, giving the Reds their top setup man for the start of a series against the Chicago Cubs.

CLEVELAND: The Indians plan to cut Jason Michaels, one of several veterans with batting averages hovering around .200.

COLORADO: Right-hander Kip Wells will have surgery today for a blood clot in his right hand.

DETROIT: Outfielder Jacque Jones was cut by the Tigers. Designated hitter Gary Sheffield took over for Jones in left field.

PHILADELPHIA: Injured shortstop Jimmy Rollins went 4-for-4 with two RBIs in an extended spring training game in Tampa, Fla. Rollins (sprained left ankle) is on the 15-day disabled list.

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