WASHINGTON — Prosecutors argued in a court filing Wednesday that Andy Pettitte’s wife and former major- league players should be allowed to testify in Roger Clemens’ upcoming trial.
Clemens’ lawyers asked the judge in a filing last week to bar Laura Pettitte, as well as several others who are expected to testify about purported second-hand accounts of Clemens’ use of performance-enhancing drugs, on the basis that their testimony is “hearsay.”
But prosecutors responded by calling Laura Pettitte’s testimony “highly relevant to showing that Mr. Pettitte’s present memory is not mistaken due to the passage of time.”
Prosecutors said several witnesses, including former major-leaguer David Segui and convicted steroids dealer Kirk Radomski, are expected to testify former trainer Brian McNamee told them several years ago he had saved needles he used to inject players with performance-enhancing drugs.
Bedard put on disabled list
SEATTLE — The Mariners placed left-hander Erik Bedard (sprained knee) on the 15-day disabled list and promoted catcher Jose Yepez from Tacoma.
The Mariners also put catcher Chris Gimenez (oblique) on the DL and recalled former Cherry Creek High athlete Josh Bard from the Triple-A affiliate.
Starting catcher Miguel Olivo is day to day because of a sore hamstring.
Footnotes.
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (calf) might begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday with the Double-A Trenton Thunder, for which right-hander Phil Hughes (shoulder) struck out eight over 6 1/3 innings in his third minor-league rehab outing.
• An MRI exam shows Marlins ace Josh Johnson has no structural damage in his ailing right shoulder. He’s expected to return after the all-star break.
• The Cardinals released former all-star closer Ryan Franklin, who went 1-4 with an 8.46 ERA and one save in 16 games.
• The Cubs released pitcher Doug Davis (1-7, 6.50 ERA) and activated rookie second baseman Darwin Barney (knee).
• The Tigers sent Daniel Schlereth to Triple-A Toledo a day after the Highlands Ranch High pitcher allowed two grand slams in a loss to the Mets.
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