Roger Clemens pitches Saturday

[Steven Tyler]

Originally Posted by Manny A

Obviously not. But there is speculation that Clemens is using this as a first step into getting back on the mound, perhaps with the Houston Astros, for a MLB game this year. That would push his HOF eligibility another five years down the road so that maybe, just maybe, sentiments on players suspected of using PEDs during their careers will have changed amongst sportswriters.

Can't blame him for trying. And as bad as the Astros are this year, they really have nothing to lose. The real question is whether or not they would welcome Clemens to the team if it's obvious why he wants to pitch again. And if they agree, I can already hear Bud Selig and company...

Clemens should be like Palmeiro. Innocent or guilty, he didn't whine. He told his story which is believeable considering the morals of Tejada. He lives locally where I do, and walks with his head held high. He has always been active in the local baseball community. He just simply tailored his swing to the home run porches in Texas and Baltimore. He wasn't blasting them over 400 ft. like the others.

The beauty about umpiring is getting to talk to the old scouts that pop up around from time to time. They know the real thing when they see it.