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Admits His Usage

In a statement that was required by ownership and the front office, Brooklyn Moabs' reporter, John Rocker admits he used steriods. Rocker's statement included where, when and how he acquired the illegal substances.

"I acquired the steriods from Jason [Grimsley] on two occasions. The first was when I finished my rookie season. The second was before an interview, now infamous, with Sports Illustrated in New York. I apologize to my teammates and fans. It is a bad decision for any youngster to take performance enhancers. Again, the decision effected more than just me, which I apologize for."

There is no decision from the Brooklyn ownership as to what is the proper course is for the organization. Rocker and Andy Pettitte were named in the Mitchell Report. Pettitte announced yesterday that he used HGH in 2002 to rehabilitate his surgically repaired elbow.

Bob Eucker
The Aftermath