Clemens makes '07 debut (yawn!)

Roidger goes six innings, gives up three runs and throws 108 pitches in the first start of his second go-'round with the Stanks.

Does anyone else find is absolutely friggin hilarious that the 2007 Rocket relaunch or whatever cutesy name the headline writers want to call it, took place not in front of 10's of millions of viewers nationwide on FOX or ESPN but on the few million YES Network subscribers in the tri-state area?

The only subtle thing about Clemens was his inauspicious '07 debut, in front of 55,000 fans at the Stadium; not even Extra Innings subscribers could witness the latest un-retirement in the Clemens' long & storied career.

The good news for New York is that he provided them with a boost, both in the clubhouse and on the field. He went six innings and allowed five hits, three runs with two walks and seven Ks, and got a win against the Pirates.

The bad news is that he needed over 100 pitches in just six innings to dispatch a team that is one of the worst in the majors, and if his team didn't score nine, who knows if he might have grabbed a victory.

The bottom line is it really doesn't matter what Clemens or New York does over the next few months. As long as the Sox keep winning and keep the division lead at a robust double-digit level, those Stankee fans can slurp Roger all they want, because at nearly a million dollars a start, he is one of the most expensive 4th starters in history.

Can't wait to see you in August, Roidger. If you're not on the DL, that is!