It has been 20 seasons since Roger Clemens last threw a pitch for the Red Sox and his career ended 10 years ago, several months after Suzanne Waldman adopted him in the booth. Along with Bonds, McGwire and company, he was a poster boy for one of the darkest eras of the sport.
After several years of retirement, Roger has been sprinkling in some appearances with the Red Sox, a tv inning here and there, a full game just the other day, and an on field appearance in uniform during the '86 team anniversary.
I don't recall if the reaction was mixed or not when he actually signed with the Jays, but the fan base was less than pleased with Duquette when he then proceeded to pitch out of his mind again. The hate came in full force during the height of the Yankee/Red Sox rivalry from 1999-2003, and he became even more reviled after misremembering his steroid use despite overwhelming evidence.
Me - I think he has long since suffered enough. The Sox have since won three World Series. The angst of a player leaving for the Yankees is now greatly muted (unless you forever hate Andrew Miller), and PED's were so widespread that singling out one of the players who got caught seems excessive. Not only should he be in Cooperstown, but I'd be fine with having his number retired.
Just want to add this for reference, that the Giants are considering retiring Barry Bonds' number so maybe enough time has passed for many mlb fans.
What do you all think?
After several years of retirement, Roger has been sprinkling in some appearances with the Red Sox, a tv inning here and there, a full game just the other day, and an on field appearance in uniform during the '86 team anniversary.
I don't recall if the reaction was mixed or not when he actually signed with the Jays, but the fan base was less than pleased with Duquette when he then proceeded to pitch out of his mind again. The hate came in full force during the height of the Yankee/Red Sox rivalry from 1999-2003, and he became even more reviled after misremembering his steroid use despite overwhelming evidence.
Me - I think he has long since suffered enough. The Sox have since won three World Series. The angst of a player leaving for the Yankees is now greatly muted (unless you forever hate Andrew Miller), and PED's were so widespread that singling out one of the players who got caught seems excessive. Not only should he be in Cooperstown, but I'd be fine with having his number retired.
Just want to add this for reference, that the Giants are considering retiring Barry Bonds' number so maybe enough time has passed for many mlb fans.
What do you all think?
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