do you think Clemens is worth the 28 million?

Question

No way he is a creep. And i dont know why any team would put up with his BS . He is worth 3 million.

Answer 1

personally I think all athletes are waaaay overpaid. they get paid millions of dollars doing something they love, but that money is excessive and unnecessary. they get paid so much more than the president and government officials, who do so much more work that goes beyond entertainment; it serves to benefit the progress of our nation. I may not agree with many things our government does or has done, but I do feel that for their generally good efforts they should receive a higher pay.

Answer 2

No one is worth $28 million. Clemens will win, maybe, 13 or 14 games for the Yankees. That works out to $2 million a win. How much are other teams paying per win per pitcher? I can tell you, it isn't $2 million per.

Last time I checked, a win from Chris Sampson or Jon Lieber or Tom Glavine or any other big league pitcher counts just as much in the standings as a win from the Rocket.

And before you bring up Dice-K, the BoSox paid a lot, true. And he isn't worth it, either.

Answer 3

28 million for 5 innings and maybe 6 on good days? How many of his quality starts will get blown by the bullpen? I say alot.He might win about 6 to 10 games which in the grand scheme of things isn't going to do much for the team.I think he lucked out cause the Yankees were in a desperate situation where they needed a big pitching signing and over paid for him.For about 4 or 5 million a year they could have probably taken a guy like James Shields from Tampa who is better then Clemens is now and can eat more inning.He's pitched between 7 and 9 innings for like his last 4 or 5 starts i believe.Yankees gotta start paying for real talent instead of paying for names cause its actually alot cheaper that way and you get better players.Kazmir is the future ace of Tampa they don't have the purse to pay for two future big aces when Shields starts demanding ace like salary so Yanks should be trying for someone like that.

Answer 4

Clemens will make about $4.5 million a month and his (4) months of work will get him about $18 million. You and I choke when we hear about that kind of money, but you know what, he will bring in the fans and increase everyones interest in baseball and probably cover his cost, and than some. The only question that can be asked, " is he worth the money to George Steinbrenner" and the answer has to be yes because he is giving him the money.

Answer 5

The only reason anyone is "worth" any amount of money is all part of supply and demand, and what the market will bear at that time.
America places a high premium on its entertainers, mainly so we can forget about how badly we're being f*cked over by the top 1% in the country, and the various levels of government. I don't think ANYONE is worth $28M or $3M, or even a half million to play a kid's game, but it ain't up to me. . . .
Why you think he's a creep, I don't get. Did he make a pass at your mom or something?

Answer 6

The guy is so greedy. Here in Houston, he was always in commercials hawking meat for HEB ( grocery strore) or some other business. Anything for more money. He's the only Astro who did that. The rest get publicity for charitable deeds. Not Clemens... he wouldn't show anywhere unless he got a percentage. The Yankees can have him !!! Good riddance !!

Answer 7

No, but...
His experinence is worth it, the yanks needed someone and Clemens(if healthy) can still be a demon with the ball. Even now he can throw 90m/h which is FAST for his age. With the yanks lossing so bad, they will pay a lot for a guy that not only will get them 10-18 wins, but also to help the young picthers.

Answer 8

Roger Clemons ,has the best "gimmick "going on right now in sports.Plays half a season if that,earns Millions,has a chance to play baseball with his son,can choose any team he wants to play on.This is the best scam since insurance fraud.He should not be allowed to do this .I would urge someone like shaq ,don't bother playing the whole season,just become a free agent,wait til half the season goes by,start checking out teams you want to play on,go to the highest bidder sign, play, win a championship,or not.Next season do it all over again.What a scam.As Don King would say "only in America".

Answer 9

I agree completely!! He is playing mind games with all the teams that pursued him and the game as a whole. His special treatment and privileges will cause friction in the Yankees' clubhouse. And he even can't go right away; he needs time to "get in shape".

Real players already got in shape -- it's called "Spring Training". If Clemens wants to be a ballplayer, that's where he needs to be.

Answer 10

Free Market Capitalism answers your question with a resounding yes.

It is a pretty inefficient use of money though.
I think David R. has the best overall answer going right now.

Clemens has everything his way pretty much. Team. Money. Perks. Playing Time.