Roger Clemens to unretire, sign with Astros, according to mlb.com - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian · 01-12-2004, 02:27 PM

I read this morning that Roger Clemens is pushing back his retirement and signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros. A press conference at 3:00 EST is scheduled to make the announcement.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp

EricIdlefan · 01-13-2004, 04:11 PM

He signed a one-year five million dollar deal!!

Pedantic · 01-14-2004, 06:28 PM

*yawn* Is anyone actually surprised by this?

EricIdlefan · 01-14-2004, 10:51 PM

The Yankees and their fans think that going to Houston for Roger is crying foul and think he is a traitor!! GET OVER IT YANKEE FANS!!!!!!

ConservativeBalla · 01-15-2004, 09:51 AM

Ha! Eat it, New York! Right after I heard Clemens was retiring, I said to myself, he's not quitting! Yes! He's not a Yankee, he's a Texan. I don't follow the Astros, but it's much closer than New York, lol.

Brian Damage · 01-15-2004, 03:23 PM

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Originally posted by EricIdlefan
The Yankees and their fans think that going to Houston for Roger is crying foul and think he is a traitor!! GET OVER IT YANKEE FANS!!!!!!

First of all shut up. Have a clue what you're talking about before making stupid comments. I love Roger and I'm happy he came back. He's closer to home which is where he wants to be. As a Yankee fan, I appreciate what he did for us. He said in a recent interview that he'll always consider himself a Yankee and that's good enough for me, even if he goes into the hall as a Red Sock.

dlemond · 01-15-2004, 03:32 PM

Just mark this thread and post when the Astros come to Shea Stadium to face the Mets in August.

Clemens will conveniently be juggled around the lineup a week or so before in order for his turn not to be up in the rotation.
Either that or he will get suddenly sick.

No way will he face a Met pitcher.

Brian Damage · 01-15-2004, 03:40 PM

He'll pitch against the Mets and beat them.

Janice · 01-15-2004, 03:40 PM

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Originally posted by dlemond
No way will he face a Met pitcher.

Is the reason for this because of his loyalty to the Yankees? I really don't know the answer. It would be too weird or what?

vashti1999 · 01-15-2004, 03:42 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
He'll pitch against the Mets and beat them.

By hitting them in the head with the baseball.

Janice · 01-15-2004, 03:42 PM

Hey, I have an idea! Let's start up with the Zimmer/Pedro fiasco, and all hate each other over all again.

Janice · 01-15-2004, 03:47 PM

I am surprised that the Rocket signed with another team. I would think he would want sign off for good with the Yankees.

Could he have signed for another year with the Yankees and get that type of money?

Brian Damage · 01-15-2004, 03:48 PM

I surrender.

dlemond · 01-15-2004, 03:48 PM

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Originally posted by Brian Damage
He'll pitch against the Mets and beat them.

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Originally posted by Janice
Is the reason for this because of his loyalty to the Yankees? I really don't know the answer. It would be too weird or what?

He won't pitch against the Mets because he will be worried that the Mets will retaliate for his beaning of Piazza and the throwing of the bat at Piazza.

Hell, I hope he does pitch.

Brian Damage · 01-15-2004, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by Janice
I am surprised that the Rocket signed with another team. I would think he would want sign off for good with the Yankees.

Could he have signed for another year with the Yankees and get that type of money?

No, they only reason he even thought about coming back was because his best friend Andy Pettitte signed with Houston. And since Houston is his hometown, it made it alot easier for him. He did say that if Andy would've signed with the Yanks he would've stayed retired.

01-12-2004, 02:27 PM	#1
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Roger Clemens to unretire, sign with Astros, according to mlb.com I read this morning that Roger Clemens is pushing back his retirement and signed a one-year contract with the Houston Astros. A press conference at 3:00 EST is scheduled to make the announcement. http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/index.jsp

01-13-2004, 04:11 PM	#2
EricIdlefan August Back To School Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	He signed a one-year five million dollar deal!!
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01-14-2004, 06:28 PM	#3
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01-15-2004, 09:51 AM	#5
ConservativeBalla R.I.P., Mr. Reagan. Senior Member Join Date: Jun 14, 2003 Location: 704 Hauser Street, Queens, New York; having an eating contest with Meathead eating Edith's beef stew. Posts: 1,822	Ha! Eat it, New York! Right after I heard Clemens was retiring, I said to myself, he's not quitting! Yes! He's not a Yankee, he's a Texan. I don't follow the Astros, but it's much closer than New York, lol.
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01-14-2004, 10:51 PM	#4
EricIdlefan August Back To School Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,236	The Yankees and their fans think that going to Houston for Roger is crying foul and think he is a traitor!! GET OVER IT YANKEE FANS!!!!!!

01-15-2004, 03:32 PM	#7
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	Just mark this thread and post when the Astros come to Shea Stadium to face the Mets in August. Clemens will conveniently be juggled around the lineup a week or so before in order for his turn not to be up in the rotation. Either that or he will get suddenly sick. No way will he face a Met pitcher.

01-15-2004, 03:40 PM	#8
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	He'll pitch against the Mets and beat them.

01-15-2004, 03:42 PM	#11
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Hey, I have an idea! Let's start up with the Zimmer/Pedro fiasco, and all hate each other over all again.

01-15-2004, 03:47 PM	#12
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	I am surprised that the Rocket signed with another team. I would think he would want sign off for good with the Yankees. Could he have signed for another year with the Yankees and get that type of money?

01-15-2004, 03:48 PM	#13
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	I surrender.