"It would be a gimmick, of course, but a gimmick who had an ERA of 1.87 and who can still throw 95 mph. If Roger Clemens didn’t begin his incomparable career here, if he weren’t tied with Cy Young for most wins in franchise history at 192, if it weren’t the 20th anniversary of his finest season in a Boston uniform, then the Red Sox probably wouldn’t go begging Clemens to return to this city for the 2006 season.

But a begging they are going, and apparently their interest is more than just some fanciful plea from their promotions department. Think about it: Clemens coming back to Boston might seem crazy at first, but there are probably a few individuals in the Red Sox baseball operations office who wouldn’t mind adding a guy who was arguably the best pitcher in the National League last year. This isn’t Mick Jagger at halftime of the Super Bowl. This is a golden oldie who still has a fastball.

So the edict came down from ownership, and the Red Sox as we speak are preparing to make a serious offer to one Roger Clemens, who will turn 44 in August. According to sources, the Sox’ pitch will include a slick video presentation that features a number of Red Sox fans imploring the Rocket to finish his career where it began.

This is not a Theo idea or a Larry idea; it comes straight from chairman Tom Werner, the Hollywood producer who is making sure the Sox’ sales pitch is Oscar quality. They may not land the Rocket, but Werner is demanding they give it their best shot."

It would be a great move IF it would happen. My only question is, does Roger have a soul?

I mean who else would not want to finish his career where they started, and had much of their success. Who why wouldn't he want to come back and try to re-gain the fandom of RSN? At the very least, wouldn't the selfish part of him want to be the all time Red Sox wins leader, ahead of Cy freakin Young?

It won't happen, but one season of Shill, Clemens and Beckett sure would be sweet.

The Dream All Old Bastard Rotation, whippersnappers need not apply

Roger Clemens 44
David Wells 42
Curt Schilling 39
Tim Wakefield 39
????????
edited for spelling so bad the spell check didn't know what the hell I was thinkin

The Dream All Old Bastard Rotation, whippersnappers need not apply

Roger Clemens 44
David Wells 42
Curt Schilling 39
Tim Wakefield 39
????????
edited for spelling so bad the spell check didn't know what the hell I was thinkin

Roger Clemens 44
David Wells 42
Curt Schilling 39
Tim Wakefield 39
????????

Would be a sweet addition to the staff, but it begs the question who gets bumped? The Sox have a wealth of SP...Papelbon? Clement? Arroyo?

Welcome back,
Your dreams were your ticket out.

Welcome back,
To that same old place that you laughed about.

Well the names have all changed since you hung around,
But those dreams have remained and they're turned around.

Who'd have thought they'd lead ya (Who'd have thought they'd lead ya)
Here where we need ya (Here where we need ya)

Yeah we tease him a lot cause we've hot him on the spot, welcome back,
Welcome back, welcome back, welcome back.

Sox salaries AAV = $112.75
Luxury Tax threshold = $136.50
Difference = 23.75

Fits a Rocket salary perfectly, no?
Especially if we regard a Clemens move as requiring moving Wells or Clement...

It won't happen, but one season of Shill, Clemens and Beckett sure would be sweet.

Those of you who think Roger was a jerk for leaving need to check the facts.

What a bunch of saps.

Like a guy pining away for his ex who has given him the finger everytime he's seen her after the breakup. Still he wants her, yet it's not going to happen.

Move on, people. Anyone who thinks there's a shot in hell of Clemens throwing another pitch for the Sox needs therapy. And if this report is true, that includes Werner.

Now add in the benefits, the lux tax payment, and other small things and we're well over this year's tax threshold. We're already at almost $130m.

EDIT-If you trade Wells, Clement, and Graffanino you're close, but that's a lot of assumptions, and also assumes you trade them for 0 major league players.

You caught me.

I was trying to ignore those numbers... its like rationalizaing something on ebay and saying its a good price w/out considering the shipping... oh well, not my money anyway

Normally I would agree with all who say it is only a pipe dream, etc. However, Clemens is greedy, selfish and has a huge ego. This is probably his last season. What better way to go out, then back with the team that you started with - especially when that team happens to be competetive and has a huge national fan base, and especially since that is most likely your HOF hat team anyhow? Why not?

I still think it is a huge longshot, but we can afford him, and he would be nuts not to listen to the offer IMO.

Well, the fact Boston's intentions have been leaked is very suspicious as to the legitimacy of their planned proposal. If they were serious about getting Clemens, I would think Boston would keep any offers and possible future negotiations totally under wraps considering their competition is the Yankees. Running an attempted Clemens acquisition up the flag pole could be a distraction, if for nothing else, to keep fans and the media occupied until spring training.

Just imagine how many companies would be lining up to get him to be their sponsor. He'd make millions in endorsements above what he already makes. They could sign him to a personal services contract for after his career to scout, it would be PR coup.

Well, the fact Boston's intentions have been leaked is very suspicious as to the legitimacy of their planned proposal. If they were serious about getting Clemens, I would think Boston would keep any offers and possible future negotiations totally under wraps considering their competition is the Yankees. Running an attempted Clemens acquisition up the flag pole could be a distraction, if for nothing else, to keep fans and the media occupied until spring training.

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I still have the Boston Globe newspaper clipping "Clemens Fans a Record 20" in my scrap-book. Is it battered-wives syndrome that we want him back? Maybe. But it's just too ridiculous for it not to happen. For a team that takes a week of angst to acquire Coco Crisp there is no other way than Roger returning to Fenway for his final season.

What Roger Clemens would we be getting? The one who pitched for the Yankees in 2003, or the one who pitched for the Astros last season?

I wonder what we would be saying about Roger right now on this board if it looked like he was headed to the Yankees...

What Roger Clemens would we be getting? The one who pitched for the Yankees in 2003, or the one who pitched for the Astros last season?

I wonder what we would be saying about Roger right now on this board if it looked like he was headed to the Yankees...

For the record, I hate Roger Clemens. To me, he'll only be laundry when he ends up here, for me. Regardless of that, It'd be some very powerful and fantastic laundry that I'd welcome back just because he can power the Red Sox over the top if he stays healthy. Thus I'd be pretty much for this.

For some reason, all I can think of is the Pedro-Clemens game in Yankee Stadium when Clemens yelled at Nixon to get back in the batters box and Nixon ended up taking him deep for a 2-run dong. Bring it on!!!!!!

For the record, I hate Roger Clemens. To me, he'll only be laundry when he ends up here, for me. Regardless of that, It'd be some very powerful and fantastic laundry that I'd welcome back just because he can power the Red Sox over the top if he stays healthy. Thus I'd be pretty much for this.