cwsox Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 Didn't the Red Sox just let him go for nothing? yes and the Sox coulld have, almost did, sign him but GM Ron Schueler thought Clemens was washed up and that Jaime Navarro had more to offer so the Schueler chose to sign Navarro and not Clemens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
method Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 yes and the Sox coulld have, almost did, sign him but GM Ron Schueler thought Clemens was washed up and that Jaime Navarro had more to offer so the Schueler chose to sign Navarro and not Clemens. Man this is like a thearpy session.... bad memories just keep on coming back.... and to think that little tid bit was locked up somewhere for a bit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 2, 2003 Author Share Posted June 2, 2003 Clemens is/was no traitor. Dan Duqutte, the BoSox GM at the time, thought Clemens was washed up and offered him and insulting contract. The fact that he has been successful in Yankee pinstripes is what galls BoSox fans. A similar situation to the Rocket, that comnes to mind is the White Sox and Robin Venture. The Sox insulted him with a contract offer of about 40% of his market value and he left. When he came back to Comiskey in a Yankee uniform, he got a standing O from the Comiskey faithful. They/we don't consider Ventura a traitor. I think it's unfair to consider the Roket one, also. Then again, I know Cub fans that still consider Maddux a traitor. Laughable, but true. Yeah I have never quite understood the Red Sox hatred for a guy that their own GM drove off. What was he supposed to do, quit because he ended up a Yankee? That is ignorant. And I do like the Ventura analogy. Just goes to show you that we appreciate good play when we see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 The Rocket vs. the Socket bend over ScRubs how about a little history for the friendly confined! What would be the storybook ending? Since he will have to bat, how about he drives in the winning run? Tosses a no hitter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clujer420 Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 What would be the storybook ending? Gets DRILLED in the elbow and has to retire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Be Good Posted June 2, 2003 Share Posted June 2, 2003 BREAKIN news:CLEMENS is gone for the season......SORRY just wanted to use green Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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