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February 18, 2008
Pettitte's Press Conference Today
This afternoon, in front of the world, Andy Pettitte apologized, said that he was stupid and desperate for using HGH, and stated that he wished, now, that he never used it.
He confirmed that everything Brian McNamee said about him in the Mitchell Report was true - and that McNamee is a friend and that he cares for him. Pettitte said that he (Andy) feels like he should not hide, he should take it like a man and do his job now, and have to deal with whatever comes his way (as a result of all this).
He said that, when he first used HGH in 2002, at first, he felt like it was the right thing to do, in his heart - as McNamee told him that it would help with tissue repair. Pettitte also added that McNamee told him not to do it - because he may feel guilty about it. But, Pettitte elected to use it. Though, Andy said that, soon after, he realized that it was an uncomfortable thing, that it really didn't help, and that it was a mistake. And, in 2004, it was basically the same cycle that caused him to do it again - a stupid, desperate, and regrettable act.
Pettitte did say, had HGH been illegal in baseball, he never would have used it.
In my opinion, Andy Pettitte did and said everything "the right way" today. He's taking complete ownership of the situation, explained why it happened, and has apologized. Clearly, Andy Pettitte has "manned-up" when he needed to on this thing. That says a lot about him.
The fact that Rivera, Jeter and Posada were there today also speaks volumes towards how the leaders of the team feel about him.
Pettitte said that the press conference will allow him to sleep better now. It should - he did a great job out there today.
Posted by Steve Lombardi at February 18, 2008 07:49 PM
Comments
The contrast between the way Pettitte and Clemens handled this situation is very revealing.
Pettitte owned up to his mistakes, albeit incrementally, and in his press conference today, he was, in effect, a character witness for McNamee.
In contrast, Clemens has made contradictory and inconsistent statements, and has sought to destroy McNamee.
That says a lot about the character of each man.
I believe Pettitte, and I support him. I don't believe Clemens.
Posted by: Rich ![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://www.waswatching.com/nav-commenters.gif)
at February 18, 2008 08:21 PM
I agree, and I absolutely love Pettitte for how he handled this.
Clemens looks crazier by the day.
My favorite was when he didn't know what a vegan was.
Posted by: snowball003 at February 18, 2008 10:40 PM