Roger Clemens as Astros manager??

[Nick]

Did anybody catch Clemens managing the Yankees today? When he went to take out David Wells, all Wells could do was stand on the mound, look dumfounded, and laugh his ass off as Roger approached the mound.

He did give him a big hug though.

Anyways... what do you guys think? Maybe not for next year, but in the future sometime (he does live right there in Memorial... and I'm sure a guy like him couldn't stay away from baseball too long).

I, honestly, think it would be a perfect fit... the guy knows TODAY'S game well, he know's pitchers, he KNOWS HOW TO CONDITION pitchers (meaning, how they should take care of themselves, etc.), and he knows how to win cy youngs and World Series.

Plus, his resume is already more impressive than Dierker's, and its soon approaching Jimy's as well (esp. after his one win today...)

[Raven Lunatic]

I don't want him to play for the Astros, let alone manage. Remember the things Hunsicker said about him in that press conference? I doubt Clemens would want to manage this team even if he was any good at it.

[RiceRocket1]

Please kill me if Clemens is ever associated with the Astros. The guy is trash.

[Oski2005]

Originally posted by Raven Lunatic
Remember the things Hunsicker said about him in that press conference? I doubt Clemens would want to manage this team even if he was any good at it.

No, I don't remember, please state them.

[Uprising]

I never want to hear Clemens, Astros, and Manager in one sentece again!

[Raven Lunatic]

Originally posted by Oski2005
No, I don't remember, please state them.

Well, I don't recall the exact quotes, but what happened was there was serious talks about trading for Clemens. It sounded like it was going to happen, but suddenly, despite the fact that he already had a contract with at least one more year on it, he demanded that as part of any trade we would make for him, he must also have a renegotiated contract so he could make more money. Considering that he was already making a good chunk of change at the time, it was a pretty ridiculous demand, and I think it pissed Hunsicker off to a fare-thee-well. He held a press conference where he lambasted Clemens for the demand, and the whole thing was pretty much shot from there. I was never more proud of Hunsicker than I was that day.

[MadMax]

Remember...if he signs with the Astros in the offseason...you heard it here first.

[xiki]

Originally posted by MadMax
Remember...if he signs with the Astros in the offseason...you heard it here first.

Here, first?

Blinebury (or other cron-columnist) wrote of that months ago.

Smarter for Clemens stated desires and 'stros would be Roger offering patter on broadcasts. Whooppee. That excites me nearly as much as the prospects for next season.

[rrj_gamz]

I would definitely want him as a pitching coach...Manager, too soon...

[MadMax]

Originally posted by xiki
Here, first?

Blinebury (or other cron-columnist) wrote of that months ago.

Smarter for Clemens stated desires and 'stros would be Roger offering patter on broadcasts. Whooppee. That excites me nearly as much as the prospects for next season.

blinebury talked about it as a fun possibility...

i'm saying i believe it will happen.