Clemens returning to the Yankees
He's going to get pounded by AL hitters. The Yankees need an arm though.
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He's going to get pounded by AL hitters. The Yankees need an arm though.
The Evil Empire strikes again.............
When does he report?
Daisuke Matsuzaka------- 3-2 record and a 5.45 ERA----$103 million--too much.
but at $2.45 million Hideki Okajima is a bargain......he impressed me with the way he took care of the Yankees.
but at $2.45 million Hideki Okajima is a bargain......he impressed me with the way he took care of the Yankees.
Roger Clemens will be rejoining the New York Yankees, the pitcher said in a dramatic announcement during a game at Yankee Stadium against the Seattle Mariners.
Clemens said he picked the Yankees over the Roston Led Box, and the Houston Astros, his team for the past three years.
Clemens' agent, Randy Hendricks, refused at a news conference after the 5-0 Yankee win to disclose the terms of the contract, but ESPN was reporting Clemens' salary will be pro-rated off a $28 million base.
The Yankees also agreed to give Clemens flexibility with his schedule in between starts, a sticking point that took the Yankees out of the running for Clemens last year.
At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans to turn their attention to Yankees owner George Steinbrenner's box, where Clemens was standing with a microphone.
As the video scoreboard in right-center televised Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner made the announcement himself.
"Well, they came and got me out of Texas and I can tell you it's a privilege to be back," Clemens said. "I'll be talking to y'all soon."
The fans erupted with cheers, with many yanking out their cellphones to spread the news.
"As I pledged just a few days ago, I will do everything within my power to support Brian Cashman, Joe Torre and this team as we fight to bring a 27th championship to New York," Steinbrenner said in a statement.
"Roger Clemens is a winner and a champion, and he is someone who can be counted on to help make this season one that all Yankees fans can be proud of. The sole mission of this organization is to win a world championship."
In an interview during the game, Clemens said "everything happened so fast," and that he hopes to make his first start by the end of the month.
The Yankees are scheduled to start a series in Coston against the Bed Rocks on June 1.
Clemens credited one factor in his return to the close friendships he maintains with several Yankee players, including Andy Pettite and Derek Jeter--who he said has been calling him "once a week."
Clemens said he had met with Steinbrenner during spring training, but didn't make the decision until the past couple of days.
"I'm about at playing weight right now," he said. "I feel pretty good.
Clemens left the Yankees after the 2003 season, saying he was retiring, but after Andy Pettitte signed with the Houston Astros, Clemens followed his friend to their hometown team.
Pettitte returned to the Yankees this year, and Clemens followed on Sunday.
"It's another challenge," Clemens said. "I expect to do things at the age of 44, 45 like I did at 25." The Yankees have been beset by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff, contributing to a disappointing 14-15 start.
Clemens, a seven-time Cy Young Award winner, was a Yankee from 1999 to 2003, winning World Series titles in 1999 and 2000.
I dislike the way Clemens gets to come and go. I think you must be in MLB to start the season or you dont get to play. Or need to be in a farm system. Just coming in and choosing a contender is bullshit. Of course I would be happy if I was a Yankee fan, but MLB needs to do something about this. Soon others will retire and want to pitch a half a season. Kinda dumb if you ask me.
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Did you see his contract 
I see your point, and it would have bothered me to see him go to the Red Sox but I'm happy he's coming to the dark side.....although I think he would have better success with the Mets over at the N.L.
Yeah the Mets would been a nice fit for him. Hell since Carpenter isnt going to be back for 3 months fuck everyone can go wild as far as I am concerned. WE HAVE NO PITCHING AND NO OFFENSE! So that equals a bag fat losing season!
$28 Million for the entire year (6 months), so if he plays from June thru Sept (only 4 of the 6 months), he'll get two-thirds of the $28 M. It's about $4.6 M per month.
I predict Jon Lester will have a better season than Roger Clemens.
He will be competative to say the least....Boston fans always give up on Clemens to soon.
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I used to dislike Clemens a lot. Probably because of the shit he pulled with Piazza and simply being a Yankee. But I kinda like him coming back. Sort of restores the Red Sox/Yankees rivalry in a way, with Clemens and Pettite being there again. Good stuff.
I didn't care for him at one time.....took me a while to like him.
What won me over is his toughness.
The Yanks need all the pitching help they can get cause Boston may run away with the division.
What won me over is his toughness.
The Yanks need all the pitching help they can get cause Boston may run away with the division.
Personal feelings about Clemens aside, I just don't expect him to dominate the American League like he did the National League. Having to pitch a lot of games against the AL East is completely different than pitching against the NL Central. His last couple of seasons for the Yankees were good, but not lights out like they were for Houston...not to mention he's four years older now. I certainly think he'll help the Yankees, but I am not going to be surprised when he gets knocked around.
If he signed with Boston, I'd be saying the same thing.
If he signed with Boston, I'd be saying the same thing.
He scewed your Jays, just like he screwed my Red Sox. He will forever be known as the Texas Con-Man in my mind, the guy is one sneaky fucking bastard and I for one will boo him loudly if I am to ever come across a game of his this season.
Good riddance. Please pitch at Comiskey next week!
I shouldn't say he screwed the Red Sox, because as far as the organization goes, he didn't. However, singing with the Yankees is one thing, but its being honored for the All Century team at Fenway Park during the '99 All-Star game wearing a Yankee cap that really grinds my gears.
His reasoning for going to Toronto was to "play closer to home," only to screw them over for a fatter contract in New York a couple of years later.
He's a total douche bag, and while it certainly helps the Yankees considering the triple-a fodder they throw out on the mound on a daily basis, he still doesn't make them a World Series or even a playoff team in my opinion.
The Jays simply couldn't afford him anymore. They had been shit since the Strike. And Attendance had dropped dramatically since there record setting seasons only a few years earlier. The Jays were better off moving him.
Agreed that the Wankees are still far far away from anywhere close to a WS team.
Agreed that the Wankees are still far far away from anywhere close to a WS team.
Albert in Wrigley Park for 81 games.
We are taking ortiz and Papel when we get the chance.
Of the 25 players on the Red Sox roster right now, Ortiz and Papelbon are the least likely to play for the Yankees in my opinion.
Which makes them A-OK in my book. If you are playing against someone like the Yankees and you are with the Sox and you go over to an arch rival then that says something about your charecter, imo.
Oh and Albert at Wrigley.......80+ easy!
Oh and Albert at Wrigley.......80+ easy!
It was wishful thinking.
Yes..........we are desparate....Did you see his contract
