What is Wrong With... Roger Clemens?
At the risk of becoming primarily a sport's blog I will now analyze (expertly) the Roger Clemens fiasco.
Roger "The Pocket Rocket" Clemens is... GASP!!!...once again a New York Yankee, and for reasons that I will get into later it could not have come at a better time for him. But first, what does this mean for the beloved Boston Red Sox?
NOT A DANG THANG!
The Red Sox are currently one of the premier teams in the league. Their pitching is dominating and going deep into games. Obviously, it would be naive to think that it will continue that way, but you cannot make predictions or analysis based on unknowns such as injuries. If nothing else, the Red Sox should be motivated by this signing. I'll be honest, I thought that he was going to sign with the Red Sox, but it really does not make any more sense than if David signed up with the Philistines and fought alongside Goliath, we certainly would not be remembering David had he done that.
Roger Clemens is looking to further his already superb legacy by trying to bail out the Yankees in a situation that they will probably be bailed out of anyway. Their pitching would probably get healthy again and their hitting will only improve with Jeter, Abreu, and Damon in slumps at press time, and do not forget about Mariano Rivera's troubles. Obviously he is not his old self, but even a depleted Rivera is better than most other closers in the league.
The money, clearly is another reason why Clemens is the only winner here (other than the Red Sox). $28 million prorated dollars should be enough to bring anyone out of retirement. The Yankees rotation currently costs higher than any major league team prior to 1991 (I made that up because I am too lazy to find the real figure), and more than 23 teams this season. But if the Yankees have the money why not spend it? All I know is that I would not spend $28 million prorated dollars on a guy who played 19 games last year and recorded a 7-6 record with an ERA of 2.30 that sounds good but in the light hitting NL that translates to an ERA over 5.00 in the heavy hitting AL. Which brings me to my predictions for Roger this season... I predict that he will match his 7-6 record and record an era of about 5.28, with 92k's and he will not beat the Red Sox at all. Well worth $28 million if you ask me.
Sorry for this ramble but I had to get it out.
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