Statement of Colorado Rockies' Glenallen Hill

02/13/2008 -- Glenallen Hill has asked the Colorado Rockies Communications/Public Relations office to distribute this statement for him:

I would first like to thank the Colorado Rockies organization, in particular Team President Keli McGregor and General Manager Dan O'Dowd, for giving me the extraordinary opportunity to work for a first-class organization. I would also like to thank the Rockies for providing me with a forum to make the following statement:

Late in my playing career, I made mistakes and poor decisions in my personal and professional life. I, and I alone am accountable for them. Simply put, I was not as candid as I should have been regarding my use of performance enhancing substances late in my playing career. My brief use of performance enhancing substances embarrassed me, both personally and professionally, and it was something that I did not want to discuss with anyone. After much thought and reflection, I felt that I owed it to God, my family and the Rockies' organization to be completely forthcoming and truthful. I would like to extend my deepest apologies to the Rockies organization, to my family and friends, and to baseball fans across the country.

While I cannot undo the past, I can help change the future. I want it to be known that I am dedicated to helping others avoid repeating my mistakes. I intend to help educate children, young athletes and all members of the community on how to practice healthy lifestyles.

Again I am truly sorry.

Source: MLB

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