Clemens said that he was "horrible at retirement."
I always find it remarkable that celebrities - athletes or otherwise - take any general criticism that grows from the swell of the everyday John Q. Public and evolves into some television and/or radio personalities, and use that to their advantage by "admitting" it then.
yeah, Roger. You're terrible at quitting.
but, on the other hand... you recognize that your gift is still both credible and worthwhile. For your pocket, for your family's well-being, and for a team's chance of winning it all.
Houston won't have the run support. Even if Carlos Lee has a Derrek Lee-in-2005-type performance this season. They just don't have the offensive tools.
Boston doesn't have the spot open. Unless they move Wakefield to a closer... which I suppose isn't the worst move in the world. But I agree with the sentiment of Tom Verducci on SI.com who says they'll find something that will stick. They will. I say it'll be Wakefield... or... maybe even Beckett, or Lester (when he comes back).
the Yankees, however, could use him. Not only for a rotation spot, but also to sit with Sanchez... Ohlendorf... Karstens... and especially Hughes... in his "trip through the minors" come summer and teach them something about effort, and how that's a 12-month imperative in being successful in The Show.
Roger... you may stink at giving up the game, but that's because you still have something to offer.
don't pass up the chance of taking the mound at The Stadium, for one more ring.
go get it.
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