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D. Doughty, Memphis, TN — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:45:25 GMT

As a Red Sox fan from way back, thanks Rocket. You're the greatest!

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Seth Lutnick, Jerusalem — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 10:10:35 GMT

This is why baseball, for me, is unlike any other game. It's more about the people than anything else. The action is slower, the rules are confusing for people who didn't grow up with them.

But the human stories, the personalities, the heroism, the flaws, the egos, the guts, are what bring the magic to baseball.

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jas,memphis tn — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 11:55:05 GMT

Good riddance. He showed no loyalty to the Astros because he wants that WS ring. I hope he can live with himself - maybe it will entertain him to count all that money he was paid to do nothing. Boo.

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Lisa Keenan, South Portland, ME — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:52:00 GMT

Roger Clemens once again, and for the last magical time, showed the world why he is the hands-down Lifetime Little Dick Award Winner. What a complete roiding loser, a career post season washout. What completely galls me about him is that he has never in all his years of folding had the stones to come out and say-I sucked. I didn't do my job, I let my team down. Nooo, it's always a groin, an elbow, or, last night, a hamstring. Thanks to my guy Trotter for remembering his roots and exposing Roider for the enormous fraud he is, always has been, and always will be. Screw you, Roger, and good riddance. It will be nice not to have your odor waifting around the major leagues.

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Chuck Margolis — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:53:40 GMT

"I confess I’ve been among you from time to time, but as I’ve gotten older and seen more, I’m not as likely to believe anyone who pushes physical accomplishment beyond physical limits."

Then why are you bending over for Roger Clemens here?

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Matt, Boston — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:22:43 GMT

I hope, after tonight, that Mike Celizic will have the good manners to not get the crow he has to eat all over his face. Sending the guy who embarrased himself in Game 1 to the mound on 3 days rest is hardly reason for all the hype, and all the praise, that Celizic constantly rains down on what has, this year, been one of the most mediocre teams that $200 million can buy. Speaking of future pitching performances from Clemens shares two adjectives equally: Premature and Unlikely.

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Sean O'Reilly — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:26:40 GMT

Well, Rocket, I just want to say thanks for 23 years of grit, drive and power.
I remember when the Red Sox drafted you back in 1983. You came on the scene like gangbusters and never let up once in 24 great seasons.
Good luck Roger.

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Sauli Haverhill Ma — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:50:11 GMT

Some people dont know when to quit, Moose should have started and Roger made every pitch seem for ever. Thanks Roger heres 8 million for loseing 6 games and another 6 million for winning 6, gonna sign for another 20 mill next year to lose 7 more only NY is stupid enough to sign him for it even though i love NY.

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Sauli Haverhill Ma — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:50:54 GMT

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Jim Hudson, Ohio — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:12:26 GMT

Mike...Roger Clemens is a true "warrior" unlike many of today's high profile professional athletes. He deserves our respect, admiration and will be a first round selection into Cooperstown. I'm a Tribe fan and hoping they beat the Yankees but I gotta tell you I've loved watching Roger Clemens over the years pitch because he gave it his all and never back down. We're lucky to have witnessed one of the best warriors in professional sport.

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Joe Speranzi — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 15:59:27 GMT

He should change phone servers so that he can hear his wife tell him to hang up his spikes.

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Ray Persing, Tipp City, OH — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:04:59 GMT

As amazing as Clemens has been and as many accomplishments he's achieved in his career, his ability to remain competitive so long is what I find astounding. As a former competitive (amateur) runner roughly the same age as the Rocket, it's frustrating how aches and pains you used to be able to shake off become debilitating. If we have seen Clemens' last pitch, we can revel in the fact that we've been able to watch him for the last 20+ years, seen him pitch past several times the pundits have declared him finished, and leaving the way he came in - with a K.

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TK, Louisville, KY — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:51:57 GMT

Am I the only person in the world who thinks Brett Favre is a spoiled princess? He hrows 2 INTs and says they lost the game because of others' fumbles. He used run the sprint right option--now, it's no option; he's going to throw it macho-hard to look good even when no one's open to avoid being tackled. He doesn't care about winning or his team, just being in the spotlight. He happily gave his friend Strahan a lay-down sack for personal reasons not in the teams' or Packer fans' interest. Now that the TD record is his, he won't care the rest of this season about winning or even throwing it to the right team; his mind drifts down to his personal cares--having his mug in the camera and throwing the ball hard, to whichever team, to avoid being touched.

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Barry Silverstein — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 21:15:02 GMT

Poor, poor Roger. The mercinary pitcher is hopefully finally done. For those of us Red Sox fans, good riddance and let's make sure he goes into the Hall as a Yankee, where his heart and wallet currently reside.

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Joe Speranzi — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:11:19 GMT

Roger Clemens needs to hang up his spikes.
He should have done that before the season began which would have given NY a better chance of shelling out major dollars for a younger, more potent pitcher.
He's past his prime, should retire and prepare his speech for his induction into the Hall in a few years.

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Joe Speranzi — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:11:36 GMT

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David, Phenix City, Ala — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:32:00 GMT

So Roger Clemens might have reached the end of his storied career? This guy is 45 years old for petesake and was a force in baseball right up until this year. Like him or not (and there's plenty of reasons for both) you have to admit he gave his all to the game until there was little left. To possibly end it all with a final K is so appropriate. Congrats to the Rocket on a spectacular career!

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David, Phenix City, Ala — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 03:32:54 GMT

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Mark Obert — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:43:47 GMT

Time to go home Roger....Your wife was right in the commercial... Go home like the Roger we all love and will miss..See ya buddy...:)

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Mark Obert — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 04:46:22 GMT

Retire.. We all love you Rocket man.....

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Jim "RED SOX " from Upstate NY — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 06:17:28 GMT

waaaaaaa For $17 million the "Rocket without a Sprocket" should have pitched on crutches! But then again that is the Yankees problem: An OLD man like Steinbrenner running the team and an OLD team in general, Geritol should be on the ballpark facade as a sponsor! Hey, guess what Yankee fans? After 7 years of futility and always an ALMOST for a season after season from a has-been line-up what do you expect? $200 million does not a buy a World Series!

Pitching rules in the playoffs, but no part-timers with little wimpy clauses like they allow Jaba who doesn't rule after 1 inning or... BUGS!!!

So once again, the big NY logo on the caps, uniforms and all the stuff they sell means No Yankees this year again and it also means NEXT YEAR to wait to fulfill the dreams ! Hey A-Rod, you're better off leaving! Youcan come to Bosotn and even play shortstop if you want and leave Captain CRUTCH Jeter behind!

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Tim Coyne — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 15:14:53 GMT

It was sad to see the Rocket out so early in Game 3, but it was obvious he was laboring with that sore hammy. I was a huge Boston fan in the 80s, and Clemens was one of my favorite players from those Red Sox teams. Even after he moved on I followed his career, taking note how he did and who he played for over the years. Even now as a diehard Cleveland fan, I can say I'm sad to see Roger go if he retires for good. He's had an amazing career and he has nothing left to prove to anyone, not even himself. Rather than push himself and his body even harder for next season, I hope Clemens retires for good this time. It would be too sad to see more of what we saw this year.

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John Pileggi — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 20:27:59 GMT

It will be interesting to see if a Yankees or Red Sox team in trouble early next year develops a short memory on Clemens' 2007 and throws another $20 million or so his way. If you are Clemens, why turn the cash down? As long as someone allows you to skip the spring, not travel and toss 80 pitches a night 15-20 times, why not? Like every fighter who has to be led out of the ring after the "one fight too many", Clemens will not stop until Cashman or someone else tells ownership, "I would be wasting your money and the development time of a young kid." That time is now. Willie Mays, Mickey Mantle and so many others diminish the incredible stats of a lifetime with crummy final years. No one should enable Clemens to do the same anymore.

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luigi,tucson,az — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 14:47:45 GMT

roge clemens is done ... time to call it quit ......................

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Kody, TX — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 20:34:31 GMT

they were reaching when they signed the overdone man for the astronomical contract. In the end it cost them!

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Mike Call, Guilderland, NY — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 14:56:52 GMT

If Clemmens knew he was injured, knew his hamstring couldn't take it, and knew he was putting his team in jeopardy, that can't be called gutsy. That can only be called selfish. That's the way Clemmens has been throughout hi entire career.

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Paul Ketchum, Tallahassee, FL — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:41:18 GMT

I have been a Red Sox fam my whole life. I was very disheartned when he wasn't signed and went to Toronto, and his other stops along the way. But that wasn't Roger's fault. That was the fault of the Red Sox organization at the time. Even when he was with other teams (even the Yankee's) I admired him. He always gave 110% of everything he had, and he would always come to the defence of any of his team mates, whether it was off the field, or on, he never backed down from anything. If only all of us could apply the same amount of determination to our lives, like Roger did. He was and still is a warrior. I will always consider him a Red Sox even if he doesn't. His grudge was always against the Red Sox management at the time, not the fans. Take care Roger, we will miss you. You have given us many memmories...

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David, Rockford, Il — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 16:39:53 GMT

I appreciate the Hall of Fame effort of Roger Clemens over these many years. He does deserve the accolades he will continue to receive. i admire his work ethic and hope to see him as a pitching coach after this retirement.

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manny, Tucson,AZ — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:51:13 GMT

Sorry George, but you're out 20 mil
6+ 6- = 0000000000000000

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Robert Shannon Palmyra Mo. — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 16:58:33 GMT

I beleive A-Rod is in this for money! no baseball player is worth 30-35 million a year
Play for the sport A-ROD! Just not for the money!

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Jessenia, Sydney, Australia. — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 00:38:55 GMT

I have to admit, Clemens has proved to me, he was good. His records are all of any evidence needed to give validity to such a statement. The operative word there, however, is was.

It is time Clemens retires, and does so gracefully. It would be a shame for him to attempt to come back and ruin all respect I have for him. How many times has he come out of retirement again?