Harlan Chamberlain Breathing on His Own

Joba Chamberlain has released a new statement to the press regarding his Dad's condition. Here it is courtesy of Newsday:

Statement from Joba on his father

Joba's dad, Harlan Chamberlain, is doing better. Here's a statement from Joba that he released through the Yankees.

STATEMENT FROM JOBA CHAMBERLAIN

NEW YORK YANKEES PITCHER

RE: UPDATE ON HOSPITALIZED FATHER, HARLAN

"After several difficult days, my father is feeling much better. He is still in the critical care unit of the hospital and more tests await him, but he is off the ventilator and breathing on his own. Each day he’s acting more and more like himself, and he’s even giving people grief—myself included—because the hospital doesn’t carry Yankees games on television.

“When things like this occur in life, you certainly take notice of how much your teammates become more like family members. Their unconditional support, along with that of so many fans, has made a very tough time easier to deal with. Everyone’s love has been felt by my entire family, and it has brought great comfort to us when we have needed it most.

“I look forward to being reunited with my manager, coaches and teammates so I can thank each of them personally for all that they have done for my family.”

Harlan Chamberlain Breathing on His Own

Joba Chamberlain has released a new statement to the press regarding his Dad's condition. Here it is courtesy of Newsday:

Statement from Joba on his father

Joba's dad, Harlan Chamberlain, is doing better. Here's a statement from Joba that he released through the Yankees.

STATEMENT FROM JOBA CHAMBERLAIN

NEW YORK YANKEES PITCHER

RE: UPDATE ON HOSPITALIZED FATHER, HARLAN

"After several difficult days, my father is feeling much better. He is still in the critical care unit of the hospital and more tests await him, but he is off the ventilator and breathing on his own. Each day he’s acting more and more like himself, and he’s even giving people grief—myself included—because the hospital doesn’t carry Yankees games on television.

“When things like this occur in life, you certainly take notice of how much your teammates become more like family members. Their unconditional support, along with that of so many fans, has made a very tough time easier to deal with. Everyone’s love has been felt by my entire family, and it has brought great comfort to us when we have needed it most.

“I look forward to being reunited with my manager, coaches and teammates so I can thank each of them personally for all that they have done for my family.”

Clemens Issues Denial

Roger Clemens fired off a missive today, via Randy Hendricks, at the accusations of steroid use made by his personal trainer, Brian McNamee.

"I want to state clearly and without qualification: I did not take steroids, human growth hormone or any other banned substances at any time in my baseball career or, in fact, my entire life. Those substances represent a dangerous and destructive shortcut that no athlete should ever take."

"I am disappointed that my 25 years in public life have apparently not earned me the benefit of the doubt, but I understand that Senator Mitchell's report has raised many serious questions. I plan to publicly answer all of those questions at the appropriate time in the appropriate way. I only ask that in the meantime people not rush to judgment."

Clemens Issues Denial

Roger Clemens fired off a missive today, via Randy Hendricks, at the accusations of steroid use made by his personal trainer, Brian McNamee.

"I want to state clearly and without qualification: I did not take steroids, human growth hormone or any other banned substances at any time in my baseball career or, in fact, my entire life. Those substances represent a dangerous and destructive shortcut that no athlete should ever take."

"I am disappointed that my 25 years in public life have apparently not earned me the benefit of the doubt, but I understand that Senator Mitchell's report has raised many serious questions. I plan to publicly answer all of those questions at the appropriate time in the appropriate way. I only ask that in the meantime people not rush to judgment."