I’m sure that New York is happy that it isn’t relying on Roger Clemens to sell Yankees tickets any longer. The former Yankees pitcher recently was forced to deny, vehemently, and inexplicably, in front of congress, any use of performance enhancing drugs. It was hard to believe.

Now, with allegations that he had an affair with a 15-year-old country singer, Mindy McCready, when he was a 28-year-old Boston Red Sox ace, married, and the father of two children, Clemens integrity is clearly in question. He was forced to apologize Monday for mistakes in his personal life, but he’s added clarification to the claims, only increasing speculation.

No doubt, some of the claims made are probably inaccurate, as claims go, but there is also truth to the fact that Clemens has not been the sterling example of honesty that he tried to portray himself as during the congressional hearings a few months ago.

This sheds doubt on his testimony about performance enhancing drugs. If he’s willing to lie to his wife and children about his sexual behavior, what would stop him from lying to everyone else about drug use?

It’s a difficult issue for the superstar, who’s legacy as one of baseball’s greatest pitchers is in danger. The consequences could prove tragic for everyone involved. Cheating never helps anyone.

Tags: Mindy McCready, NY Yankees, Roger Clemens

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