May 30, 200619 yr 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.
May 30, 200619 yr Author 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.
May 30, 200619 yr 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.
May 30, 200619 yr Author 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.
May 30, 200619 yr Finally, ESPN has something other than Barry Bonds to focus on that will allow them to ignore the play of 90% of the league.
May 30, 200619 yr Author 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.
May 30, 200619 yr :sleep About time between Clemens and Farve I am sick of It ........Next year they will both pull the same s*** again :headshake :puke
May 30, 200619 yr 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, 200619 yr by WHarris1
May 30, 200619 yr QUOTE(Rowand44 @ May 30, 2006 -> 05:06 PM) According to SC he just joined the Knicks. But i agree with what Soxfest said.
May 31, 200619 yr 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, 200619 yr by Balta1701
May 31, 200619 yr 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?
May 31, 200619 yr He's been excellent with the Astros, but he is 43. It wouldn't surprise me if he started getting punished.
June 1, 200619 yr 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!
June 1, 200619 yr Author Clemens is starting the day before Houston comes to Chicago. No rematch in the regular season.
June 1, 200619 yr 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.
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