greasywheels121 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I'm leaving the ? in the title, until there's more confirmation. http://www.newsday.com/sports/baseball/yan...y-top-headlines Clemens signs with Astros BY KEN DAVIDOFF Newsday Staff Writer Roger Clemens is making yet another comeback with the Houston Astros, Newsday has learned. An announcement is expected as soon as today. Clemens, 43, has signed a one-year deal that is believed to be worth about $3.5 million per month, which will probably equate to about $10.5 million for the season, depending on when exactly he returns to action. The seven-time Cy Young Award winner, who turns 44 in August, has a career record of 344-172. After the Astros declined to offer him salary arbirtation last winter, they forefeited the right to re-sign him until May 1. But Clemens, who broke down physically at the end of last season, seemed intrigued by the idea of pitching only part of a season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Suckers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Just mentioned on the Score, but they are trying to find sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buehrle>Wood Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 http://www.tsn.ca/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 Everything's only citing the article I posted so far. FoxSports.com is the only sports site I see mentioning it yet, and they cited Newsday too. ESPN, CBS, and SI haven't reported anything yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G&T Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I think ESPN might have in on Insider. Everyone is waiting for a press conference announcement I think. Also this would make Steve Stone wrong. He thought Clemens would go to Boston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 I love Rocket so I'm happy about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 They talked about it on PTI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 QUOTE(G&T @ May 30, 2006 -> 05:31 PM) I think ESPN might have in on Insider. Everyone is waiting for a press conference announcement I think. Also this would make Steve Stone wrong. He thought Clemens would go to Boston. Harold Reynolds was saying he'd go to NY or Texas last night on BBTN, because they had the strongest bullpens. QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ May 30, 2006 -> 05:39 PM) I love Rocket so I'm happy about this. I like him too, and I'm glad that he's sticking with Houston. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Finally, ESPN has something other than Barry Bonds to focus on that will allow them to ignore the play of 90% of the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 30, 2006 Author Share Posted May 30, 2006 The ? remains for a little bit more. http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2463566 GM denies report Clemens has picked Astros Houston Astros general manager Tim Purpura denied a report on Tuesday that Roger Clemens had picked a team for 2006, saying the situation was "status quo." Clemens' agent, Randy Hendricks, also denied the report. Newsday reported on its Web site that Clemens had decided to re-sign with the Astros and an announcement would be made as soon as today. Purpura denied the report, telling ESPN.com's Jayson Stark, "It's status quo, except for all the media attention we've had." "We've had no conduct with Roger's people today," said Purpura, adding that the last time he talked to Hendricks was Sunday. Purpura said he was told then that "Roger was still in the mode of trying to decide what he wants to do." So essentially, Purpura said, "We're just awaiting his decision." Hendricks told ESPN.com that he hasn't spoken to the Astros on Tuesday. "Contrary to Newsday, there is no agreement with the Astros," Hendricks said. Clemens has accelerated his workouts in recent weeks in anticipation for his return. The Astros, Red Sox, Yankees and Rangers have been rumored as possible landing spots for the Rocket. In December, the Astros declined to offer Clemens arbitration after he went 13-8 with a 1.87 ERA in 32 starts. However, Clemens began to wear down late in the season and lasted just two innings in Houston's Game One loss to the Chicago White Sox in the World Series due to a hamstring injury. In his two seasons with the Astros, Clemens posted a 31-12 record with a 2.43 ERA. An 11-time All-Star, Clemens has more wins than any other living pitcher and ranks ninth all-time with 341 victories. In 672 career games, he is 341-172 with a 3.12 ERA and has recorded 4,502 career strikeouts, trailing only Nolan Ryan (5,714) on the all-time list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 hm. shud i pick him up on my fantasy team? hm. i wonder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxfest Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 :sleep About time between Clemens and Farve I am sick of It ........Next year they will both pull the same s*** again :headshake :puke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 (edited) QUOTE(iWiN4PreP @ May 30, 2006 -> 04:52 PM) hm. shud i pick him up on my fantasy team? hm. i wonder. I did it about 2-3 weeks ago, it will pay off later IMO Edited May 30, 2006 by WHarris1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iWiN4PreP Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 According to SC he just joined the Knicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sayitaintso Posted May 30, 2006 Share Posted May 30, 2006 QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 30, 2006 -> 05:06 PM) According to SC he just joined the Knicks. But i agree with what Soxfest said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 (edited) It's official Clemens is an Astro. He agreed to a contract worth $21 million for a full season, which will pay him $14 million over the rest of the year. Edited May 31, 2006 by Balta1701 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted May 31, 2006 Author Share Posted May 31, 2006 ? = gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 Joy of joys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CSF Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 His scheduled return date to the 'Stros is June 22. And if I'm not mistaken, the week after that, Houston comes to the Cell. Possible Game 1 rematch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted May 31, 2006 Share Posted May 31, 2006 He's been excellent with the Astros, but he is 43. It wouldn't surprise me if he started getting punished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(ChiSoxFan @ May 31, 2006 -> 11:41 AM) His scheduled return date to the 'Stros is June 22. And if I'm not mistaken, the week after that, Houston comes to the Cell. Possible Game 1 rematch? Contreras v. Clemens? I'd like that. Hopefully it isn't Garland versus Clemens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greasywheels121 Posted June 1, 2006 Author Share Posted June 1, 2006 Clemens is starting the day before Houston comes to Chicago. No rematch in the regular season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted June 1, 2006 Share Posted June 1, 2006 QUOTE(greasywheels121 @ May 31, 2006 -> 09:27 PM) Clemens is starting the day before Houston comes to Chicago. No rematch in the regular season. Heh. We've had some good fortune about us when it comes to missing excellent pitchers lately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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