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Radomski strongly believes McNamee's story

'I believe him over Clemens, he has more to lose than to gain,' he says

Former New York Mets clubhouse attendant Kirk Radomski never witness Roger Clemens being injected with steroids, but he strongly believes the story told by former trainer Brian McNamee is true ESPN is reporting.

"I'm defending Brian, that is right," Radomski told ESPN. "I believe him over Clemens and his lawyers. I think he is very believable. He was a cop. He knows the consequences of lying. He has more to lose than to gain by lying."

"Clemens' people want to portray (McNamee) as some lunatic," Radomski added. "He is not. That is the wrong move. I cannot see guys like the U.S. attorneys office out here not believing him and putting so much (trust in him). If they weren't sure, they wouldn't do what they have done. They are very thorough, very credible people."

Radomski was sentenced to probation Friday for his role in distributing steroids to Major League players and McNamee was one of his customers.  The former clubhouse attendant told ESPN that he knew the drugs sold to McNamee were intended for his baseball clients, but did not ask about their identities.

"I knew who his guys were, but I never asked questions," Radomski said. "I didn't want to know. Can I assume? I can assume anything, but that is not my deal. He could have took the stuff and threw it out the window - what do I know? But if Brian is saying this stuff (about injecting Clemens and pitcher Andy Pettitte), then I have to take Brian for his word."

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