The Writers Chat: Roger Clemens returns to the Astros
Session Start: Tue Jun 20 21:41:07 2006
Josh: So Clemens finally starts on Thursday. Personally, I am glad to see him back, but I would have loved to see him come back to Boston.
Joe: I think his return is good for the game, but I am thrilled he is not back with the Red Sox.
Josh: The idea of him returning, coming full circle, and finishing his Hall of Fame career where it started did not appeal to you?
Joe: As a die-hard Sox fan, I have no interest in seeing him return. The day he left for the Blue Jays, I never wanted to see him wear a Sox jersey again.
Joe: Honestly, if he was going to return, I feel the best place for him would be back with his hometown Houston Astros, instead of leaving another group of fans upset with him.
Josh: Fair enough. Do you agree though that he is a top five pitcher of all time, if not higher?
Joe: As long as you only count games with no pressure.
Josh: You make a good point. His adjusted ERA is eighth all-time, but he is only a .500 pitcher in the postseason.
Josh: Do you think he can bring Houston to the postseason again?
Joe: If the Astros were in the American League, I would say no, but with the National League so watered down. But when you combine him with a real ace in Roy Oswalt, I can see them grabbing the wild card.
Josh: How many games do you think he can win, assuming 20 starts?
Joe: Well, he only won 13 last year, so I think 8 would be a great season for him.
Josh: I say he has to win at least 12. That would be $1 million per win.
Joe: Glad you brought up the money part, that is another reason I am glad the Red Sox did not waste money on him. It is a ridiculous amount of money for half a season.
Josh: That is why he had better win at least 12. If not, that is going to hurt.
Josh: So Clemens finally starts on Thursday. Personally, I am glad to see him back, but I would have loved to see him come back to Boston.
Joe: I think his return is good for the game, but I am thrilled he is not back with the Red Sox.
Josh: The idea of him returning, coming full circle, and finishing his Hall of Fame career where it started did not appeal to you?
Joe: As a die-hard Sox fan, I have no interest in seeing him return. The day he left for the Blue Jays, I never wanted to see him wear a Sox jersey again.
Joe: Honestly, if he was going to return, I feel the best place for him would be back with his hometown Houston Astros, instead of leaving another group of fans upset with him.
Josh: Fair enough. Do you agree though that he is a top five pitcher of all time, if not higher?
Joe: As long as you only count games with no pressure.
Josh: You make a good point. His adjusted ERA is eighth all-time, but he is only a .500 pitcher in the postseason.
Josh: Do you think he can bring Houston to the postseason again?
Joe: If the Astros were in the American League, I would say no, but with the National League so watered down. But when you combine him with a real ace in Roy Oswalt, I can see them grabbing the wild card.
Josh: How many games do you think he can win, assuming 20 starts?
Joe: Well, he only won 13 last year, so I think 8 would be a great season for him.
Josh: I say he has to win at least 12. That would be $1 million per win.
Joe: Glad you brought up the money part, that is another reason I am glad the Red Sox did not waste money on him. It is a ridiculous amount of money for half a season.
Josh: That is why he had better win at least 12. If not, that is going to hurt.
posted by Josh at 10:13 PM
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