Andy Pettitte apologizes to Yankees, fans over HGH use

Andy Pettitte has not spoken to Roger Clemens since giving a sworn statement which implicated his good friend in the use of human growth hormone. "I think it's put a strain on our friendship," Pettitte said in an eagerly awaited news conference Monday at the New York Yankees' spring training complex. Pettitte apologized to the Yankees, Houston Astros and his fans for the "embarrassment" he caused them by taking HGH.

Pettitte arrived at spring training earlier in the day and threw a bullpen session at the minor league complex. Later, he met reporters for about an hour. "I never want a young person to do what I did," Pettitte said. "I'm sorry for the mistakes I have made." Pettitte sat alone at a podium, taking dozens of questions. He often paused to collect his thoughts and several times patiently asked reporters "did I answer your question?" It had been about a month since he had spoken to Clemens, Pettitte said. "I can't even describe how uncomfortable a situation" this has been. Continue

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While Pettite was slow to react and the apologies came in spurts to admit the use, HGH was not banned at the time, was it? All athletes should simply come clean. At this point fans know it was going on. The ones who will be at the center of the storm are the ones highly suspected of using but denying (Roger, anyone?).

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I cannot believe media publications are not giving the Yankees enough due this season. I think they are going to surprise alot of people. They've made strides to keep their farm players and still have a great offensive core. Some of those pitchers are getting better and better.