Posts Tagged Roger
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Roger Clemens shows up at Astros camp wearing ugly ‘Luv Ya Blue’ cowboy boots (pic)
The relationship between Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros continues to be a close one. Clemens did spend three seasons pitching for the Astros (2004-2006), but he remains tied to his hometown MLB team with his role as special assistant to general manager Jeff Luhnow. Clemens showed up at Astros ...
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Mike Piazza Took Karate Lessons to Fight Roger Clemens, But Backed Down Because Clemens Was ‘Big’
On the list of people who hold grudges against Roger Clemens, former Mets catcher Mike Piazza has some pretty legitimate reasons to be near the top. After being struck in the head by the Yankees pitcher back in 2000, Piazza finally decided to prepare a way to get even with Clemens. In his autobiogra...
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Roger Bernadina may be the most ripped player in MLB (Picture)
If Washington Nationals outfielder Roger Bernadina ever feels like making the switch from professional baseball to football, I’m sure an NFL team would at least give him a look based on physical makeup alone. As you can see from the photo that he posted on Twitter on Wednesday, Bernadina is insane...
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Roger Clemens Being Pursued by Houston Astros
Roger Clemens could be on his way back to Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros, though his role is still to be determined. According to Brian T. Smith of the Houston Chronicle, the Astros will meet with Clemens next Monday and are willing to let him participate in team activities as m...
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Roger Clemens: Beleaguered Veteran Has No Room to Start Making Demands
Roger Clemens has always been a bit bullheaded.But demanding he not only pitch in the majors, but also pitch against a contender at 50 years old is going too far.Houston Astros owner Jim Crane said on Monday that "there's a possibility" Clemens will pitch for baseball's worst team this season, but h...
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Houston Astros: Why Roger Clemens Should Rejoin the ‘Stros
Whether or not Roger Clemens is pitching for the sheer love of the game or if he still has big league aspirations has yet to be determined. Either way though, the Rocket still has something to offer and the Houston Astros organization should capitalize on this rare opportunity. Though the ...
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Boston Red Sox Should Try to Sign Roger Clemens
Roger Clemens is continuing his trip back to the majors. According to USA Today, he will make another start for the Sugar Land Skeeters on September 7th, which would be next Friday.CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reported that Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow confirmed that Houston will send at least one s...
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Why Roger Clemens’ Astros Return Would Make Bud Selig, MLB Look Stupid
As the MLB season heads into September, the biggest story in the league is the seemingly imminent return of Roger Clemens to MLB.The controversial 50-year-old right-hander had not pitched since 2007 before making a start with the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Independent League last Saturday (8/25). He...
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Would Resetting the Hall of Fame Clock for Roger Clemens Make Any Difference?
To the surprise of virtually no one, Roger Clemens is going to pitch again for the Sugar Land Skeeters. (Well, maybe that is a surprise, if you were expecting him to pitch for the Houston Astros in his very next appearance. But more on that later.) Clemens' next start is scheduled for Frid...
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Houston Astros Should Sign Roger Clemens…and Bonds, Palmeiro and McGwire Too
If Roger Clemens' comeback this season does nothing else, it at least put the Sugar Land Skeeters on the baseball map. It is safe to say that this is the most coverage that the independent club has received in their three-year existence. While he is scheduled to pitch on Sept. 7 against the Long Isl...
