Olympics: Clemens' scandals ruin chances for Beijing spot

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The news for Roger Clemens continues to get worse. Bob Watson, the US general manager for the Olympic baseball team, says he isn't considering the 7-time Cy Young winner for a place on the roster because of Clemens' recent scandals.

"From my standpoint, we don't need that type of distraction," said Watson.

He also doesn't believe he'll receive push-back on his decision by anyone higher up:

I have not talked to the commissioner. I have not talked to (MLB chief operating officer) Bob DuPuy, nor have I talked to his agent, but I just think the distraction that he's carrying right now, from my standpoint, we don't need that.

Source: Sports Illustrated

Originally posted by Rich Rodriguez