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Clemens agent, Astros begin negotiations 
5/3/06, 8:20pm
According to the Houston Chronicle, Roger Clemens' agent and the Houston Astros' GM began telephone negotiations today, discussing numbers for a possible Clemens return to the Astros. It is possible that a face to face meeting will take place later in the week. The Astros reportedly will offer Clemens a pro-rated $12 million, which, pro-rated, equals his salary of $18 million last year. Clemens, if he signs, more than likely wouldn't be able to pitch until June 1 anyway. Three other teams, the Yankees, Red Sox, and Rangers have all shown interest in acquiring the 43-year-old Clemens as well. Hopefully and likely he will want to return to his hometown of Houston, where he has spent his last 2 years. The Astros' 18-9 start should be very persuasive to him, showing him that the Astros are once again very competitive in the NL Central.

[MizzouAstro from Austin/TX]
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