Will Clemens Play Another Season?

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Roger Clemens pitches at the Houston Astros minicamp on Monday, pitching to some minor league prospects. Now 43, Clemens is internally debating whether or not to pick up his glove for a 23rd season. Last year, he led the major with a 1.87 ERA, but late in the season his body broke down. He experienced back and hamstring problems, which were evident when he limped off the field after two innings in Game 1 of the World Series. Although, Clemens claims his back and hamstring have fully healed, he does not believe he has what it takes to last another season. Clemens' son, Koby Clemens, is a minor league infielder with the Greenville Astros, a rookie-ball (low-A) affilliate of the major league club.

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January 30, 2006

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DNLLegend

1380 days ago

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I'm still surprised Rocket didn't re-up with the Astros, just so he could pitch to his son in spring ball.

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Anonymous Fanatic #1

1380 days ago

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I wonder if his son will be any good. It must be hard to live in that man's athletic shadow

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NationInChicago

1380 days ago

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If the Astros are successful in collecting insurance proceeds on Jeff Bagwell, that should free them up to offer Clemens however much money it will take to bring him back. Let's not forget that he is a mercenary.

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