KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Roger Clemens' 10-year personal services contract with the Houston Astros could be affected by a possible perjury investigation into whether he lied to Congress about using steroids.
Astros owner Drayton McLane said Thursday he might reconsider the deal — which kicks in when the star pitcher officially retires — in light of Clemens' legal issues.
"That makes it more complex, it sure does," McLane said. "We'll just have to look at that and see what transpires. We'll have to evaluate it at the time."
As it is, McLane isn't thrilled about the attention Clemens is drawing at the Astros' spring training camp, where the seven-time Cy Young Award winner has been throwing batting practice to minor leaguers.
"That brings a lot of media here and the only regrettable part is it takes the focus off of baseball," McLane said.
Clemens' contract with the Astros allows him to work with the minor leaguers, including his oldest son, Koby.
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