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Posted By: davicycleback

Long before this report, some people noted that Clemens signed these unusual one season, or even portion of one season, contracts. Most players, of course, want long term contracts. Clemens' signed at the last second contracts meant he was not under any MLB contract during the off season and wasn't drug tested. MLB can't require tests for someone who isn't a member of the league, and possibly retired for what anyone knew, and Clemens' heartbeat contracts created long durations where he wasn't a member.