Clemens pops out

We're a few days from Groundhog Day, but Roger Clemens poked his head out of hiding and threw batting practice at the Houston Astros Elite Camp.

Clemens also sidestepped questions pertaining to his upcoming deposition over his use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs.

By issuing a quick statement, Clemens deflected any questions about his alleged usage and kept from being a distraction at the camp, which is used to tutor the Astros' younger players.

Someone asked Clemens if he would return to pitch in 2008 and the Rocket laughed it off, saying he was just ready to be a batting practice pitcher.