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Report: Donnelly 'Sick' Over Steroid Accusations

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Dec 16, 2007 11:26 am US/Eastern

Report: Donnelly 'Sick' Over Steroid Accusations

BOSTON (WBZ) ― In an interview with ESPN sports reporter Peter Gammons, former Red Sox pitcher Brendan Donnelly said he was "sick" when he learned of the accusations against him in the Mitchell Report.


According to the report, Donnelly and fellow reliever Eric Gagne were acquired by the Sox even though they were suspected of using performance enhancing drugs.  

The ESPN report quotes Donnelly as saying he called Kirk Radomski and asked about Anavar, because he was having physical problems and was worried about his ability to perform on the field.

Donnelly continued, telling ESPN once he learned Anavar was classified as a steroid, the drug was not an option for him anymore. Donnelly reiterated his statement to Gammons and said he did call Radomski, but never took Deca or Anavar.

Donnelly was a 2003 All-Star and was acquired by the Red Sox in a trade from Los Angeles last offseason.

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