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Brendan Donnelly denies steroid use

Former Red Sox reliever Brendan Donnelly said in a prepared statement today that he has never used steroids before:

"In 2004 I was having multiple health issues and was concerned about not getting on the field fast enough. I made a phone call to (Kirk) Radomski about a substance called Anavar. Once I learned Anavar was classified as a steroid I realized that was not an option. That was the end of it. Yes I called him. But I did not purchase or receive anything from him and have never taken Deca or Anavar. I fully support the current drug testing program put in place by Major League Baseball and agree with their efforts to widen the testing."

But what strikes me is the fact he didn't try to clear his name with George Mitchell. Mitchell said he contacted everyone named so they could tell their side of the story, but did Donnelly not take him up on the offer? Did Mitchell really offer all players to refute the allegations? It all seems really fishy to me, but I also don't think we'll ever hear the whole truth.

Donnelly also said he and his agent were still talking to the Red Sox about re-signing with the team.

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Re: Brendan Donnelly denies steroid use
Man, why can't any of these guys just be honest. Even Pettite though admitted using said he only used it "only two times".

by Matzushocka on Dec 15, 2007 11:18 PM EST reply actions  

Re: Brendan Donnelly denies steroid use
Of course we'll never have the whole truth.

Selig & Co. don't want that out there.

BC14

by BC14 on Dec 17, 2007 12:19 PM EST reply actions  

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