Roger the rockeet Clemons is a week away from 1 million dollars a start, $9,000 a pitch. Maybe we could justify that if he was half of his old self. But with looming health issues with groin and a less than stellar performance in A- ball what makes him worth 20 million. I really dont hink he can handle the negative media he will get if he goes 7-6 again and had a ERA over 3. Remember he cant hypw himself up on Amphetimes anymore.
2007-06-04 04:59:24 · 12 answers · asked by aj w 2 in Sports ➔ Baseball
No. He's been getting paid more in the last few seasons than he ever did in his career even though he's clearly not what he use to be. I think a few things are keeping him from retiring. One, he keeps blowing what is suppose to be his last game. Remember his last game with the Yankees? Than the Astros in the playoffs? Than the Astros in the World Series? Than the World Baseball Classic? In games that matter he can't come through. Second, he doesn't want Randy Johnson to pass him up in all time strikeouts. This is going to happen though, so he should just except it. Third, all the money he gets for coming back, and the fact that he can do pretty much whatever he wants, i.e. not go on road trips, etc.
2007-06-04 05:33:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all Clemens was 7-6 with Houston last year but is ERA was 2.30, WHIP 1.04 and batters hit .219 against him. All of these categories were among the league leaders. Houston didn't give him much run support last year or his won and lost record would have been better. Another point of interest is the average attendance when he pitched was 9,500 more than when he was not pitching which generated an additional $5.4 million for Houston calculated at $30 per person. The Yankees are sold out every game so Clemens will not have the same impact this year. Remember, nobody has to justify what he is being paid accept George Steinbrenner. George feels that Clemens will help to solidify the pitching staff by bringing a stabilizing force to the rotation. The money he is being paid is a non issue, the only thing that matters is if he will be successful and only time will tell. My question for you would be, "is he worth the money if he can help get the Yankees to the playoffs"?
2007-06-04 05:31:57 · answer #2 · answered by Frizzer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the money, like the Yankees always do, why not put it out to get a good/decent pitcher? Roger has shown that he is still effective in games, though in a more limited role. I believe that he will get at least 15 starts in, and if he can maintain the ERA from last year, 10+ wins.
Also, even if he is limited due to health, the Yankee bullpen could use another guy to take some of the load off the overused middle relief. Many say that The Rocket needs too many innings to become effective, but I believe he could be a strong candidate for 2-3 innings a few times a week in relief.
2007-06-04 05:59:03 · answer #3 · answered by Michael W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He was 7-6 in the WORSE division in baseball. He didn't pitch more than 6 innings in any of his 2006 starts due to his pitch counts, I can't imagine him lasting longer in the AL East, the Devil Rays have better offense than all but 1 team from the NL Central in 2006. He'll be Roger "Rocked" Clemens before this season is over. If he can't handle one question about negative press, I can't wait until the New York media gets a hold of him when he proves he's the shell of himself, how many 89 mile per hour heaters does he intend to throw to David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Frank Thomas, Troy Glaus, Miguel Tejada, etc etc etc.
2007-06-04 06:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by John H 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way, but if you're desperate enough as the Yankees then you don't have much choice...hmmm Matt DeSalvo or Roger Clemens...see where I'm coming from? It's too late for them regardless, Red Sox, Indians, Tigers, Twins, Blue Jays, A's, etc. are too good to even get the wild card, all dynasties come to an end.
2007-06-04 05:14:59 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 22:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would if I owned a team and I thought he'd bring that back in jersey sales and ticket revenue. If I thought he was the only way I'd come back from 15-or-some-odd games back, I wouldn't because he can't do that.
You forgot he's stopped taking steroids also.
2007-06-04 05:24:00 · answer #7 · answered by GOB BLUTH 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hell no ,another stupid move by the yankees they are already injury prone why add another pitcher to that list and he was 7-6 last year so i wouldnt even bring him up .
2007-06-04 05:05:49 · answer #8 · answered by john w 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way I would consider signing him if I was a G.M....I am pleased the Yankees got him though...it is very fitting of their season!
2007-06-04 05:13:12 · answer #9 · answered by JT-24 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hell no, hes garbage now. old and shriveled up. he might win half the games he plays in. not worth half the money
2007-06-04 05:02:53 · answer #10 · answered by knasty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋