Torre: When Clemens Says Something, "He Believes It"
This story was written by CBSSports.com's Scott Miller
Busy trying to get his Dodgers back into contention, manager Joe Torre did not see video footage Monday of Roger Clemens' arraignment in Washington, D.C., earlier in the day on charges of lying to Congress about whether he used steroids or performance-enhancing drugs.
But Torre's heart was with the pitcher who helped him win two World Series titles with the Yankees in 1999 and 2000.
"I feel bad," said Torre, who managed Clemens with the Yankees from 1999-2003 and again in 2007. "I texted him today and said, "I'm thinking about you.' He sent back a text and said thank you.
"Roger's sort of like my son. He certainly wasn't anything like I thought he was when I watched him across the field.
"I really like Roger. I don't know what the right thing is to have happen."
Stubborn to a fault, Clemens entered a not guilty plea and insists he will fight the charges.
"When Roger says something, he believes it," Torre said. "I don't know what it is that causes that. But he's a very proud individual."
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