Overpaying Roger

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Yesterday, the Yankees signed Roger Clemens to a deal with the Yankees for a pro-rated share of $28 million. Depending on how quickly he gets ready, he should make between $18-19 million. Based on his 2006 performance, I estimate he’ll be worth about $11.9 million if he starts 23 games at six innings a piece. I think it is interesting that the Red Sox supposedly offered him $10 ... [link]

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The Clemens Reaction
Published 5/7/2007 by Brian at Depressed Fan
... Dollars for donuts. [Sebernomics]

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