PNG70 Posted September 3, 2007 Report Posted September 3, 2007 Clemens' elbow tightens up during loss to MarinersAssociated PressNEW YORK -- Roger Clemens got banged up by the Seattle Mariners, and then quickly left the clubhouse after the Yankees' 7-1 loss on Monday to get an MRI exam on his balky right elbow.The 45-year-old Clemens, who allowed five runs and eight hits in four innings to lose for the first time since July 28 at Baltimore, felt his elbow tighten up during the game, manager Joe Torre said."First three innings it was a manageable situation for him and then it started to tighten up," Torre said. "Hopefully it's just something that needs a little rest."Clemens, who was already gone before the clubhouse opened, was unavailable to comment.Clemens fell to 6-6 with a 4.45 ERA in 16 starts this season. He also pitched an inning out of the bullpen at San Francisco on June 24.He leads all active players with 354 wins, which is also eighth on the all-time list.
KFDM COOP Posted September 3, 2007 Report Posted September 3, 2007 I think it's time for him to hang it up.
PNG70 Posted September 4, 2007 Author Report Posted September 4, 2007 I agree...If he stays around much longer he takes a chance of tarnishing his legacy.
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