The Rocket

Let me start off by saying, Roger Clemens was one of my top 5 idols when it came to pitching, as a young pitcher growing up. I always loved guys that not only threw hard, but had that edginess to go along with it. That being said, The Rocket is in some SERIOUSLY hot water right now...

If you haven't heard, Clemens is facing a six-count indictment with a maximum prison sentence of 30 years, but he'll never see that much time. If he is convicted, he'll probably end up serving a year to a year and a half. I remember watching the spectacle on Capitol Hill, seeing Clemens' political buddies sticking up for him, while the politicians seeking the truth essentially laughing in his face for the sheer fact that he was trying to pull the wool over their eyes. It was indeed a very sad day for baseball. If you're a young ball player reading this, please burn the image of a first ballot Hall of Fame talent, about to lose it all because of steroids. The only way to the top, with a clean conscience, is to eat right, work out consistently, and develop an unmatched, tireless work ethic. Although I'm a die hard Phils Phan, check out some of the Mets players GETTING AFTER IT during spring training this year...

There's no doubt that Roger worked hard, and from stories I've heard, his workouts were up to speed with Nolan Ryan, who was the hardest working pitcher of all time. He's in a whirlwind now because he won't admit what he did. Canseco, Giambi, McGwire, Pettite, and A-Rod are just a few of the guys who have come clean, and have been forgiven. Clemens' ego has gotten in the way and landed him in this position. His lawyer, Rusty Harden, is clearly laughing his way to the bank and can't possibly be as stupid as he appears on television. It's scary how delusional the Clemens camp has been throughout this whole ordeal. Clemens volunteered to go to congress to clear his name, with the thought being that if he showed up, proclaimed his innocence, all would be good. Now, his camp is claiming they WANTED the indictment. To me, it's like watching a car crash. It'll be interesting to see how things turn out for one of my all time heroes on the bump...