The New York Yankees have made a surprising and exciting move, bringing back a familiar face to the team in a new capacity. After years away from the game, a baseball legend has returned, but this time, not in a uniform. At 62 years old, he’s not here to throw fastballs or dominate on the mound—but he’s here to pass on his wealth of knowledge to the next generation of pitchers.
This former Yankees star, who’s known for his incredible career and unforgettable impact on the team, is none other than Roger Clemens. The 7-time Cy Young Award winner, with over 350 career victories and more than 4,600 strikeouts, is back as a guest instructor. Clemens, whose tenure with the Yankees helped lead to World Series titles in 1999 and 2000, retired after the 2007 season, but now he’s back, offering his expertise to the Yankees’ current pitching staff.
Yankees manager Aaron Boone, a former teammate of Clemens’, personally invited him to return, expressing his excitement to have such a legendary presence around the team. “He’s one of my favorite teammates ever,” Boone said. “When I first got traded here in 2003, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but he turned out to be an incredible teammate. He has so much to offer, and I know the guys are excited to work with him.”
Clemens’ return is part of a larger initiative by Boone to bring several former Yankees stars back for Spring Training. Alongside Clemens, other iconic players like CC Sabathia, Jorge Posada, Alfonso Soriano, and Joe Torre have been invited to return and share their wisdom with the current roster.
Boone is eager to have such a stellar group involved, commenting, “I’m trying to get more people involved. I think it’s great.” With Clemens back in the fold, the Yankees are sure to benefit from the experience of these former legends as they prepare for the upcoming season.
