KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Former Astros ace Roger Clemens issued a prepared statement Monday morning about the death of country singer Mindy McCready, who died Sunday in an apparent suicide. Clemens had been romantically linked to McCready. A 2008 New York Daily News report said the two dated for 10 years. Country star dies: Found dead at home Listen: Hear some of her songs The media asked to speak Monday with Clemens before Astros spring training workouts at Osceola County Stadium. Clemens gave a baseball-related interview. A prepared statement about McCready’s death was handed out before Clemens spoke and an Astros public relations official said Clemens would not answer any questions [.]