Roger ‘Rocket’ Clemens is returning to pitch for the New York Yankees for a ton of cash.  It is a prorated deal where he will make about $18.5 million dollars for pitching the rest of the year.

At the end of the seventh-inning stretch, Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard told fans to turn their attention to the box, where Clemens was standing with a microphone. As the video scoreboard in right-center showed Clemens, the seven-time Cy Young Award winner made the announcement himself.

“Well, they came and got me out of Texas and I can tell you it’s a privilege to be back,” Clemens said. “I’ll be talking to y’all soon.”

Clemens, who will turn 45 in August, agreed to a $28 million, one-year contract that will start when he is added to the major league roster, most likely in three to four weeks.

I believe that his success will be limited in New York this time around.  For a couple of reasons: 1. Clemens is a year older and 2. there is a lot better hitters in the American League, including the designated hitter.

Clemens ERA for his last three years in New York: 3.51, 4.35, 3.91

Clemens ERA for the last three years in Houston: 2.98, 1.87, 2.30

The Yankees are currently 14-15