How important is the evidence that PEDs were found on the McNamee stash of drug paraphernalia?
Earlier reports indicated that Clemens’ DNA had been discovered on at least one of the syringes, so the discovery of PEDs on the paraphernalia is another step in what likely will be a difficult process in the government’s attempt to prove that McNamee used them on the pitcher. Other steps in the process include establishing that McNamee kept the materials intact between 2001 and 2008, and that they can be connected to Clemens. The Times report didn’t indicate whether the PEDs were found on the same syringe that contained Clemens’ DNA, but if federal agents can connect the PEDs to that syringe, it would be strong evidence that Clemens lied when he clashed with McNamee in their testimony before the House Committee on Government Reform. Although the process will be difficult, it can be done. With Clemens and McNamee contradicting each other, the evidence of PEDs on the paraphernalia, if authenticated, could become conclusive. [+] EnlargeAP Photo/Pablo Martinez MonsivaisDoesn’t prove anyth