The Rocket will pitch

by John Amato on Dec 22, 2006 5:27 PM EST in New York Yankees News

Speaking on a conference call yesterday from Houston, Pettitte said he believes Clemens will pitch in 2007 even though Pettitte said Clemens hasn't told him what his decision will be.

"I would have to imagine he is going to play," said Pettitte, who said Clemens only called him after Pettitte signed with the Yankees. "He continues to come back and continues to be the best pitcher in the league. Why wouldn't he play? I am sure he will come back and play. Who with? I have no idea."

What are your thoughts about Clemens pitching for the Yanks? From what I've read on this site, you guys aren't in love with Roger coming back. The Yanks are not going to let him do what he wants like the Astros did I would think so he won't have his every whim met in NY, but it's kind of intriguing none the less. The press would have a field day with it for sure.

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his numbers the last 3 years have been outstanding, I cannot see him doing that in the AL East. Looking at his numbers from 99-03, they were good, but not outstanding. He may come close to those numbers, but not better. As much as I can't stand him, those numbers are better than Pavano, etc.

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by ReLaunch on Dec 22, 2006 9:17 PM EST reply actions

Boston

SI predicted that Clemens will sign with the Sox for about $12 million by June , retire at the end of the season, and go to Cooperstown as a Sock .

The prediction seems logical since he has a few records to break there and happens to be a theatrical, oppurtunistic bastard.

by Lou Reed Is My Hero on Dec 22, 2006 9:29 PM EST reply actions

I'd sign him for twice that

and call it a good deal.

Have faith in the Yankees my son. Think of the great DiMaggio.

by jscape2000 on Dec 22, 2006 9:41 PM EST reply actions

$24 million

for half a season. Thank god you aren't the GM.

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by ReLaunch on Dec 23, 2006 8:17 AM EST up reply actions

yea well

SI just wrote as of yerterday that odds are Clemens will pitch for the Yankees. So who knows. Its way to early in the game to even try and figure it out. Everything you read or hear is just one's thinking.

by Yanks22 on Dec 23, 2006 4:53 AM EST reply actions

I'm simply not in favor..........

......of the Yankees signing up Clemens to one of those "half-season // 1/5th with the team" deals for some ridiculous amount of money.

Call me stupid but I think that recent years have proven (fairly well)that you can have the higest attendance of all teams - yes, win the Division / Pennant (not a small accomplishments) - but NOT win the World Series - with these overly inflated payrolls.

Dont get me wrong, I like the "All Star Yankee" lineup as much as the next guy but it becomes a bit of a stretch when the continual "mantra" is "World Series Of Bust" - and the $$$$$$$$$$ are not accomplishing it.

Time to take a new road? One perhaps paved with better talent development, evaluation and judgement? I say yes - but realize/recognize that with a Billion Dollar stadium in the works, its not likely to be populated heavily with the latest edition of "TripleAAA plus" on display.

Oh well....

Anyway - I wish Roger well (the bastard:) - was never truly afraid of him when with the RSox (something about the Yanks always being able to play well / beat him a.k.a. Pedro....) - the fact he dissed us with his "retirement thing" has scabbed over but I dont want him back for another "tour" - been there done that thank you very much.

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by Leader on Dec 24, 2006 8:16 AM EST reply actions