Knoblauch? No way!

[henks]

When I was growing up, I was a huge Chuck Knoblauch fan. He was the reason why I wanted to play second base throughout my years of playing baseball. He was Rookie of the Year in 1991, the second of two World Championships in 4 years the Twins had won. I saw his name on the Mitchell Report list, and my jaw fell to the floor. I haven't yet had a chance to read into the report, or look at any of the details. As a fan, I can hope that his use (or purchase or whatever) had occured after his time with the Twins.

[McKain]

Knoblauch was in the report as result of having McNamee (Clemens' and Pettite's personal trainer) as his trainer. McNamee purchased HGH from Radomski (the Mets clubhouse attendant) for Chuck in 2001. He got 7-9 injections in 01, according to McNamee.

[DirtyKash]

Chuck Knoblauch
Chuck Knoblauch played as an infielder for three teams in Major League Baseball
from 1991 to 2002, the Minnesota Twins (7 seasons), New York Yankees (4 seasons), and
Kansas City Royals (1 season). He was the 1991 American League Rookie of the Year and
played on four All-Star teams.
Knoblauch played for the Yankees during 2000 and 2001, the two years when
McNamee served as the Yankees’ assistant strength coach. McNamee provided personal
training services to Knoblauch.
McNamee said that he acquired human growth hormone from Radomski for
Knoblauch in 2001. Beginning during spring training and continuing through the early portion
of the season, McNamee injected Knoblauch at least seven to nine times with human growth
hormone.
Knoblauch paid Radomski through Jason Grimsley and, once or twice, through
McNamee. (Radomski produced two checks from Grimsley in 2001 that totaled $5,550.)
According to Radomski, McNamee suggested to him that McNamee was obtaining human
growth hormone on Knoblauch’s behalf. According to McNamee, on occasion Knoblauch also
procured his own supply of human growth hormone. McNamee believed that Knoblauch’s other
source was Jason Grimsley.
In order to provide Knoblauch with information about these allegations and to
give him an opportunity to respond, I asked him to meet with me; he did not respond to my
request.

The section on Knoblauch

[henks]

Thanks guys for finding that stuff. When I go into work tonight I'll get a chance to read into it more.

[catman]

Chuck's name on the list is a bit surprising. He seemed like a pretty clean guy when he played for the Twins.

[brewersfan19]

Maybe that is why he couldnt throw to ball to first base? just a thought. Maybe the list will explain a lot of the injury problems players have had in the past. This list is going to make everyone question the player if/when they get hurt from now on. I know I have been doing that. just a thought to ponder.

[mntwinsfan]

Knobby had no power at all, but played well in the field! To bad he wa listed.

[mntwinsfan]

Not like were going to care about Rondell White's usage, hope he retires!

[henks]

Yeah, pretty much. He seems like one of those guys looking for a "competitive edge" towards the end of his career. Turns out, didn't work.

[catman]

I've noticed a lot of players on the list were with the Yankees in 1999 and 2000. Coincidence?

[henks]

I noticed that too. Mitchell is a "director" for the Red Sox, yet he proclaims that he was unbiased during his research. Exactly how many BoSox were named on the list?

[catman]

I was unaware of his affiliation with the Red Sox. Could there be some potential retribution going on?

[henks]

He claimed in his presentation that he was totally unbiased in his findings. He said that his affiliation with the sox had no impact on the report. Yeah right....

[henks]

So Chuck is getting subpeonaed to testify in front of the house comittee. This is happening because he declined to accept an invitation to give a deposition.