Updated: Dec 8, 2005, 9:38 AM

Vote: Will Roger Clemens return in 2006?


 Roger Clemens
Have we seen the last of Clemens?
It seems out of place with the sometimes-mystical nature of baseball history that arguably the greatest pitcher of all time could see his career come to a close in a cloud of contractual caveats.

By failing to offer Roger Clemens arbitration before midnight on Wednesday, the Astros have seemingly made it far less likely that Clemens will return to pitch in 2006. The ace, who posted a 1.87 ERA and contended for the Cy Young in 2005, now cannot sign a deal with his hometown team until after May 1.

So is this the end of the line for Clemens? Is this the right move for the Astros? And where does the Texas fireballer rank in the game's history of hurlers?

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    • 1) What do you think Roger Clemens will do in 2006?
    • 2) Do you think it would make sense for the Astros to tie up around $20 million of their 2006 budget on Clemens?
    • 3) Do you think the Astros will make the playoffs if Clemens returns?
    • 4) Do you think the Astros will make the playoffs if Clemens does not return?
    • 5) What do you make of the team's decision to not offer Clemens arbitration?
    • 6) How much longer could Clemens pitch at close to the level he did last season?
    • 7) Who is the greatest pitcher in baseball history?
    • 8) Which is Roger Clemens' most impressive season?
    • 9) Would winning the World Baseball Classic be a fitting end to Clemens' career?
    • 10) Which cap should Clemens have on his Hall of Fame plaque?
    • 11) If Clemens pitches in the majors next season, which team will he pitch for?

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