Rocket Cleared for Lift-off

Roger Clemens is back! Yesterday, in the middle of a game in the Bronx, Clemens appeared in Steinbrunner's suite and announced his return to the pinstripes, to thunderous applause.

The return of Clemens could not come at a better time for the Yanks. They have started nine different pitchers since the beginning of the season and if there is a weak part of their team it is differently pitching.

I was a little sad to see him go to a team that I cannot cheer for because I do like Clemens, but this is a perfect marriage for the two sides. Roger is going to give Torre 6 to 7 strong innings of work. Which is great for the struggling and sometimes pathetic bullpen. The plus for Clemens is he will get plenty of run support from the line-up that seems like it should be displayed at an all-star game. The lack of offense for the Astros and Brad Lidge's inability to close down games last year led to many no decisions and losses for Clemens.

I think that this pairing will be very happy and last...until the end of the season that is, when Roger Clemens will be back on the carousel of retirement once again.

Going, going, gone
DeLa