Post by BCNB on May 6, 2007 17:23:06 GMT -5
NEW YORK (AP) - The Rocket is returning to the New York Yankees.
Roger Clemens made the dramatic announcement to Yankees fans from the owner's box during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans to turn their attention to the box, where Clemens was standing with a microphone. As the video scoreboard in right-centre field televised Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young award winner made the announcement himself.
"Well, they came and got me out of Texas and I can tell you it's a privilege to be back," Clemens said. "I'll be talking to y'all soon."
Clemens, who will turn 45 in August, agreed to a US$28-million, one-year contract that will start when he is added to the major league roster, most likely in three to four weeks.
He begins with a minor league contract. Clemens will start his workouts in Lexington, Ky., where his son Koby is playing in the Houston Astros' farm system.
"I'm about at playing weight right now," he said. "I feel pretty good."
Clemens, who won two of his Cy Young awards with the Toronto Blue Jays, left the Yankees after the 2003 season to retire. But after Andy Pettitte signed with the Houston Astros, Clemens followed his friend to their hometown team.
Pettitte returned to the Yankees this year, and Clemens followed Sunday.
"It's another challenge," Clemens said. "I expect to do things at the age of 44, 45 like I did at 25."
The Yankees have been beset by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff, contributing to a disappointing 14-15 start. But they beat the Mariners 5-0 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games after losing eight of nine.
"As I pledged just a few days ago, I will do everything within my power to support Brian Cashman, Joe Torre and this team as we fight to bring a 27th championship to New York," owner George Steinbrenner said in a statement. "Roger Clemens is a winner and a champion, and he is someone who can be counted on to help make this season one that all Yankees fans can be proud of.
"The sole mission of this organization is to win a world championship."
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Roger Clemens made the dramatic announcement to Yankees fans from the owner's box during Sunday's game against the Seattle Mariners.
At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans to turn their attention to the box, where Clemens was standing with a microphone. As the video scoreboard in right-centre field televised Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young award winner made the announcement himself.
"Well, they came and got me out of Texas and I can tell you it's a privilege to be back," Clemens said. "I'll be talking to y'all soon."
Clemens, who will turn 45 in August, agreed to a US$28-million, one-year contract that will start when he is added to the major league roster, most likely in three to four weeks.
He begins with a minor league contract. Clemens will start his workouts in Lexington, Ky., where his son Koby is playing in the Houston Astros' farm system.
"I'm about at playing weight right now," he said. "I feel pretty good."
Clemens, who won two of his Cy Young awards with the Toronto Blue Jays, left the Yankees after the 2003 season to retire. But after Andy Pettitte signed with the Houston Astros, Clemens followed his friend to their hometown team.
Pettitte returned to the Yankees this year, and Clemens followed Sunday.
"It's another challenge," Clemens said. "I expect to do things at the age of 44, 45 like I did at 25."
The Yankees have been beset by a rash of injuries to their pitching staff, contributing to a disappointing 14-15 start. But they beat the Mariners 5-0 on Sunday for their fifth victory in six games after losing eight of nine.
"As I pledged just a few days ago, I will do everything within my power to support Brian Cashman, Joe Torre and this team as we fight to bring a 27th championship to New York," owner George Steinbrenner said in a statement. "Roger Clemens is a winner and a champion, and he is someone who can be counted on to help make this season one that all Yankees fans can be proud of.
"The sole mission of this organization is to win a world championship."
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28 Million dollars for a pitcher that is 45 years old and wont play the whole season. He should have had 4-5 starts already,so at best he will maybe have 15 starts.
