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Clemens May Join Astros As Consultant

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The Associated Press

Published: November 8, 2007

ORLANDO - Roger Clemens is ready to join the Houston Astros - as a consultant.

In a sign that Clemens' pitching career could be done, his agent told the Astros on Wednesday that the seven-time Cy Young winner is set to start his personal-services contract with the team.

"He's moving toward retirement and leaving open the possibility of playing," agent Randy Hendricks said. "As Roger has stated several times, he's failed at retirement repeatedly."

Hendricks sent Astros owner Drayton McLane an e-mail informing him of the decision. This was the first time Hendricks formally told Houston that Clemens was ready to work off the field.

It was not clear how Clemens would respond if the Yankees or Astros asked him to pitch next year.

The 45-year-old Clemens was 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA in 17 starts and one relief appearance for the New York Yankees. He rejoined the Yankees this season following three years with his hometown Astros.

BRAVES: GM Frank Wren spoke with two-time Cy Young Award winner Tom Glavine and his agent, Gregg Clifton, about Glavine possibly rejoining Atlanta. Wren said Wednesday he will call again next week, after teams can start making offers to free agents.

DODGERS: Longtime sports executive Dennis Mannion, 48, was hired as chief operating officer.

METS: The sentencing of former Mets clubhouse attendant and admitted steroids peddler Kirk Radomski in San Francisco was delayed until Dec. 14 so he can continue to assist federal prosecutors and baseball officials with their investigations of performance-enhancing drugs.

RANGERS: GM Jon Daniels said the team must fund the original $9 million in deferred payments Alex Rodriguez was owed for the remainder of the $252 million, 10-year contract he signed with the team before the 2001 season.

RED SOX: GM Theo Epstein said he's not sure if the team will start next season with a two-game series in Tokyo against Oakland.

TIGERS: Kenny Rogers (Plant City High) has decided he wants to pitch next season, and his agent said talks have started with Detroit. Tigers GM Dave Dombrowski said the lefty is interested in finding out if other teams are interested in him.

TRADE: Philadelphia has acquired reliever Brad Lidge and infielder Eric Bruntlett from Houston for outfielder Michael Bourn, right-hander Geoff Geary and minor-league third baseman Mike Costanzo.

WHITE SOX: Shortstop Juan Uribe agreed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract.

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