FECBs at it again

No noise on this Rocket - The Boston Globe

So Roger Clemens is being courted by the Sawx. Fans that used to cuss him are now salivating at the possibility of a Rocket return to Fenway. They are supposed to have made a video begging him to come back Rogah! He's still not saying whether he's gonna play this year, although I am sure he will unless he hurts himself at the World Baseball Classic. In case you aren't familiar with this situation, Clemens played most of his career here in the Fens, then the Sox let him go and he signed with the despised Spankmees. When his contract was over in 2003 [after the young Marlins whipped the Yanks' butts, hehehe] he "retired" only to sign with the Astros before the 2004 season, and was instrumental in the 'Stros' unprecedented success the last two seasons. Here's a bit from the Globe article.

The Red Sox might be willing to go far financially to obtain the Sox' co-leader in career wins (192 with Cy Young), even if it means a reduced season in which Clemens is able to go home on days he doesn't pitch.

While all of those issues are important to the final deal, there are still the Yankees, Rangers, and possibly the Astros to contend with. The Yankees likely will pull out every stop to land Clemens, who retired from the Yankees only to change his mind and sign with the Astros prior to the 2004 season. The Rangers are in desperate need of pitching, and a Rocket sighting in Arlington would increase attendance and put many millions into owner Tom Hicks's pocket.

But there's no doubt the best story line is a return to the Red Sox. [pfffffft - Phlip]

Asked about the team's interest in Clemens, Sox manager Terry Francona said, ''I know they're trying very hard. Our interest is sincere. I know we've tried to give Roger his space and honor his privacy, but I know we're trying."

Hendricks has been trying to monitor the reaction of Red Sox fans to a possible return for Clemens. A Boston.com poll has run about 70 percent to 30 percent in favor of Rocket's return.

Sox fans are so ridiculously fickle. And I love how the writer assumes that any storyline involving the Sawx is automatically best. How about Rogah staying home with his family and finishing his career where he started it, and by that I mean where his Mom taught him how to throw a baseball? He's already signed with the Astros to a long-term "personal services" contract, like the one Nolan Ryan has. He's a punk if goes to another team. Let's see how much $$ they throw at him.