KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Houston Astros owner Drayton McLane said Friday he will honor Roger Clemens' 10-year personal services contract despite an FBI decision to investigate whether the star pitcher lied under oath about his denials of steroid use.

Clemens' contract kicks in after he officially retires. He had thrown batting practice to minor leaguers at spring training since Wednesday, but McLane said he's doing it voluntarily.

On Thursday, the FBI took over the Clemens case after Congress asked the Justice Department to look into Clemens' testimony at a Feb. 5 deposition and a Feb. 13 hearing. Clemens could face perjury charges.

By The Associated Press