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Will the Rocket Finally Retire?

Clemens to develop new talent for the Astros —unless new pitching gig comes along

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 8, 2007 3:02 AM CST
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(Newser) – Roger Clemens looks to be retiring at long last, as he prepares to honor his post-retirement contract with the Houston Astros by working to scout and develop young pitchers. But wait—if a team "has a need for Roger" and the Rocket feels up to it, his agent "would try to work out a contract," reports the Houston Chronicle.

Whether or not he ends up on the mound again, Clemens will start the season in his 10-year personal-services contract, following in the footsteps of Nolan Ryan and Jeff Bagwell. The seven-time Cy Young winner "might be better at teaching than he is at pitching—which is a remarkable statement," said Yankees GM Brian Cashman.

New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens stretches before the Yankees play the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of an American League Division Series baseball game in this Oct. 5, 2007 file photo, in Cleveland. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the Houston Astros...
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens stretches before the Yankees play the Cleveland Indians in Game 2 of an American League Division Series baseball game in this Oct. 5, 2007 file photo, in Cleveland....   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning during Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in New York. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the...
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens delivers against the Cleveland Indians in the first inning during Game 3 of an American League Division Series baseball game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2007 at Yankee Stadium...   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens answers questions at a press conference Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in New York. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the Houston Astros on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, that the seven-time Cy Young winner is...
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens answers questions at a press conference Saturday, Oct. 6, 2007 at Yankee Stadium in New York. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told...   (Associated Press)
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens gestures towards his teammates during practice at Jacobs Field in Cleveland Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent told the Houston Astros on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2007, that the seven-time Cy Young winner is set...
New York Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens gestures towards his teammates during practice at Jacobs Field in Cleveland Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2007. In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be over, his agent...   (Associated Press)
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