Clemens' fantasy value
Look who's back.
Roger Clemens announced during today's Yankees game against the Mariners that he will return to New York to pitch this season.
So at 44 years old, does the future Hall of Famer still possess any fantasy value?
Absolutely.
Clemens pulled the same stunt last year and eventually signed with the Astros. The results were pretty impressive. He went 7-6 with a 2.30 ERA and 102 strikeouts in 19 starts. His ERA was 1.87 in 2005 and 2.98 in 2004. He still has something left in the tank and should be picked up in all formats.
And don't discount New York's lineup. The Yankees' 14-15 start has not been due to a lack of run production. Entering today, they led the majors with 169 runs scored. Last season, Clemens had a great ERA and his usual stellar strikeout numbers, but they only translated to seven wins. Why? The Astros ranked 25th in the majors in runs scored. Remember, Randy Johnson won 17 games with the Yankees last year, despite a 5.00 ERA.
Expect his ERA to rise, but Clemens will be good for more wins also. Early reports indicate he'll train for a few weeks before making his first major league start of '07.

