Roger pitching at Skeeters

[Nconroe]

Good luck, really. Only 50. Still throws in high 80s.

[HPF Bob]

There are stories today that this could be a prelude to a one-game contract with the Astros which would accomplish two things.

1) It would push Clemens' HOF ballot eligibility to 2019 when several other PED cases will have likely been settled so Clemens has a chance to get in on the first ballot while attitudes about PEDs and the Hall will have likely softened.

2) No matter how terrible he pitches, Clemens can't possibly damage the credibility of the Astros any more than it has already been damaged. The day he pitches will likely double the live gate so there's something in it for Crane and the Astros too.

It's a win-win for Clemens to come in and pitch one inning against an also-ran like the Cubs to accomplish his goal. The only question would be how hard the Hendricks Brothers want to bust Crane's nuts over salary. They'll probably start by asking Roger be paid more than the current team payroll.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by HPF Bob

No matter how terrible he pitches, Clemens can't possibly damage the credibility of the Astros any more than it has already been damaged. The day he pitches will likely double the live gate so there's something in it for Crane and the Astros too.

Having a racist, sexist, war profiteering owner move might what end up the worst team in modern baseball to the American League results in damaged credibility, no doubt. But I'd have to say that the team's colluding with an egomaniacal liar and cheater for carnival sideshow purposes would indeed erase any credibility the team has managed to maintain. It would be a despicable act of desperation by a repugnant franchise.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by chuck

Having a racist, sexist, war profiteering owner move might what end up the worst team in modern baseball to the American League results in damaged credibility, no doubt. But I'd have to say that the team's colluding with an egomaniacal liar and cheater for carnival sideshow purposes would indeed erase any credibility the team has managed to maintain. It would be a despicable act of desperation by a repugnant franchise.

So tell us Chuck, how do you really feel?

[Keith]

Originally Posted by chuck

It would be a despicable act of desperation by a repugnant franchise.

Yes it would. And I would love to watch it.

[chuck]

Originally Posted by Keith

Yes it would. And I would love to watch it.

You'll get your chance, old friend, don't you worry.

[Nconroe]

Sounds like Roger pitched well this past Saturday in his second start.

That's great but I hope he doesn't try a short comeback for Astros.

I guess he could, just don't like the idea

Have ur fun with Skeeters Roger..

[HPF Bob]

Why would an upstanding baseball legend like Roger Clemens want to sully his reputation by pitching for an organization like the Houston Astros???