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[espn] Cano and Yanks trying anything to woo Rocket

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  1. NJRocket

    NJRocket Contributing Member

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    http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2740009

    If Roger Clemens pitches in The Pinstripes again next season, the Yankees are ready for his return.



    Cano
    Clemens
    Second baseman Robinson Cano will give up his No. 22 if Clemens returns to the Bronx. Cano will switch to No. 24.

    A team official told ESPN that Cano approached the team's equipment personnel and said he was aware that he was wearing Clemens' former number and hoped that the availability of the number would be a lure for Clemens to New York. Cano chose his new number because its digits reversed would be Jackie Robinson's old number.

    Cano's uniform switch was first reported by The New York Post.

    "I was happy to give up the number to a future Hall of Famer if Roger comes aboard," Cano said in a statement, according to The Post. "Hopefully, he will be one of my teammates, I'll have the pleasure of playing with him."

    Clemens, who has pitched for Houston the past three seasons, wore No. 22 when he pitched for the Yankees from 1999-2003.

    The Post reported that the number switch already might have been relayed to Clemens' representatives.

    However, Randy Hendricks, Clemens' agent, told The Post in an e-mail that his client is in no hurry to pick a team.

    "No decision will be made until well after spring training, perhaps until after the season starts," Hendricks wrote to The Post.
     
    #1 NJRocket, Jan 23, 2007
  2. Gene the PIG

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    Eff him
     
    #2 Gene the PIG, Jan 23, 2007
  3. toby

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    what a non story . . . dude, i could make up stuff for espn . . .
     
    #3 toby, Jan 23, 2007
  4. toby

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    in other news . . . tony dungee called tommy lasorda fat
     
    #4 toby, Jan 23, 2007
  5. Rule0001

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    #5 Rule0001, Jan 23, 2007
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    The Post reported that the number switch already might have been relayed to Clemens' representatives.

    Any confirmation yet on whether or not the message did in fact get relayed to his representatives?
     
    #6 TheFreak, Jan 23, 2007
  7. SWTsig

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    i wont be able to go to sleep with confirmation of this juicy bit of info!!!
     
    #7 SWTsig, Jan 23, 2007
  8. JunkyardDwg

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    Like Clemens wouldn't have demanded that anyways if he goes to the Yanks...seriously, hall of fame pitcher who commands 20+ million a season and the reason he chooses NY....because Cano volunteered to switch his number. Please.
     
    #8 JunkyardDwg, Jan 23, 2007
  9. Storm Surge

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    Sign + Trade Clemens to Yankees FOR Cano
     
    #9 Storm Surge, Jan 23, 2007
  10. Joshfast

    Joshfast "We're all gonna die" - Billy Sole
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    I want to see Roger Clemens versus Nolan Ryan fist fight. I'm thinking Nolan would win.
     
    #10 Joshfast, Jan 23, 2007
  11. moligity

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    With Pettite gone and Carr on his way out, who's Rocket going to do HEB commercials with?

    Biggio and Sage Rosenfels? That won't sell steaks. He's definitely gone.
     
    #11 moligity, Jan 23, 2007
  12. A_3PO

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    Doesn't matter. The Yankees knew it would get "relayed" either way. Wouldn't shock me if they didn't tip them off just so it was a nice public kissy smoochy surprise for them.

    I doubt the Post wants Clemens to remember their "Roger the Rat" or "Roger Becomes an Asstro" headlines from 3 years ago.

    http://bbs.clutchfans.net/showthread.php?t=122686
     
    #12 A_3PO, Jan 23, 2007
  13. superden

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    You are home Clemens. Stay home :(
     
    #13 superden, Jan 23, 2007
  14. MiniMing

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    I bet he goes back to New York, they win it all this year and he retires for good.
     
    #14 MiniMing, Jan 23, 2007
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    God that would be great.
     
    #15 Rule0001, Jan 23, 2007
  16. Major

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    This is where the selfishness shows up. I understand (sorta) not feeling like you can play a full season and wanting to start in June or whatnot. But if you're so committed to helping your team win, then at least tell them so they can make the best decisions to make the team as good as possible. For example, if Clemens is coming back, then perhaps that changes the Astros' thinking in terms of looking for another good starter.
     
    #16 Major, Jan 23, 2007
  17. toby

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    I kinda think that they should be looking for another good stater even if RC does come back. Awww . . . who am I kidding . . . pitching doesn't win games . . . it's great hitting that propels teams deep into the post season . . . yawn.
     
    #17 toby, Jan 23, 2007
  18. msn

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    Or he goes back to NY, makes it to the WS, and gets shelled for 6 runs on 9 hits in 1.1 innings by...





    ...the Astros. :D :D :D
     
    #18 msn, Jan 24, 2007
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    That made me laugh... :D

    Yeah, he's as good as gone...b*stard...
     
    #19 rrj_gamz, Jan 24, 2007
  20. weslinder

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    If Roger really does go back to New York, someone has to do a video of him and Andy and the Guy Love song from Scrubs.
     
    #20 weslinder, Jan 24, 2007
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