Clemens pulling for Astros, hopes to extend personal services contract
Roger Clemens
HOUSTON (FOX 26) - Clemens' ten-year personal services contract with the Astros expires in 2017. It began in 2007 when he retired from Major League Baseball. He would like to get that deal extended.
"Yes, absolutely," added Clemens. "Whether it be spring training or I get a call around draft day, if they ask a pointed question, I'll give them my input. I just sit back and wait until they really need something. I stay in touch with (team president) Reid Ryan quite a bit. There's other stuff that goes on, that's on the fringe of baseball activities. It could be anything to do with suite holders, something to do for the organization. When Reid calls me, I really enjoy standing behind the team that enjoyed coming home and playing for."
Clemens said he hopes to meet with the Astros about the extension, perhaps in January.
"The Red Sox would really be the only other (team)," explained Clemens. "The Red Sox are where I cut my teeth. I'll visit with those guys depending on what Houston wants to do after this year. I'll have to sit down and talk to (the Astros)."