But I got a guy on third, I was in a jam the other day in a game, all those situations, when you need a strikeout there, in big spots. But we are very aware of that fact, that these guys put the ball in play.
But I'm not looking forward to trying to strike out a lot of guys.
Even though I play a professional sport now, I love college baseball.
Every time I toe the rubber, it's no different for me than it was in the World Series.
Everybody kind of perceives me as being angry. It's not anger, it's motivation.
Going to Omaha for the College World Series - the people there are tremendous - huge crowds and a lot of excitement. I still remember those days - you make a lot of friends that you never forget when you win a championship like that.
I am intense, no question about it.
I don't bat an eye at stuff like that. I've had my share of wins. If I worried about the games I should have won, it would probably drive me crazy. It was a fun game to pitch in.
I don't really worry about strikeouts except in certain situations when I need them.
I feel very fortunate and very blessed. I've been doing it for thirteen years and I can't believe I had twenty (strikeouts) again (September 18, 1996). I knew I had a lot, but this is incredible.
I love this, this is why you get off the couch to play this game. I've been fortunate to have played in a lot of big games, but it's still exciting.
I love to work with the younger kids who are trying to live out their dreams, if in fact that's what they plan on doing after college to take the next step. A very select few have that opportunity so when you do have the opportunity you know, those guys take advantage of it.
I still remember my team at UT jumping on me after getting that final out against Alabama to win the National Championship in '83.
I think that playing at UT in front of big crowds with a lot on the line helped me to gain experience for the major league.
I was pitching on all adrenaline and challenging them. I was throwing the ball right down the heart of the plate.
I wish there was a bar I could send opposing teams to and get them hammered or something - I could tell my buddies in New York to leave their places open or something. Playing for the Yankees, guys come at you extremely hard. I have to be ready or I'll be embarrassed.
I'd be cheating everyone here, the staff and rest of my teammates, if I wasn't able to stay on top of my work. It was almost like therapy, to come back and get in an environment I'm comfortable with.
I've been very fortunate. I feel very thankful. I've been able to come home and do some fun things and make it exciting for people here at home.
I've lost a little bit of my fire... I don't want to say I've lost my passion.
If I get two strikes, I'll go to a pitch maybe that will help induce that a little bit.
It was an exciting time for me personally because the number of times I've been to the playoffs, that was the opportunity to obtain the first ring. That was special, that's for sure.
My main concern is when it's 2-0, I've got to keep it at 2-0. It gives us a little more of a chance. To give up four more runs, that isn't going to get it done. I don't care who you're facing or who you're playing, it's not going to get it done.
My only day off is the day I pitch.
Some of my finest memories are from my time at the University of Texas. College baseball, I love it.
That might be somebody's only chance to see me pitch. They might have driven four hours to get there. I'm going to be out there if I can help it.
The student body was huge at UT and you had to mature pretty quick, very quick actually. I enjoyed it and it helped me a lot in my life in general - not only in the classroom but on the baseball field as well.
The tradition you have at the University of Texas is like no other. It helped me in the future where I got to play in 2 cities that were rich in tradition.
Then you try, as a pitcher out there, you try and apply pressure that way. You try to put the pressure on the hitter.
We were like two tired old men walking out of the tunnel, and then we were like two kids having a good time. We were holding each other up.
When I look back at the tapes, your first everything, your first All-Star Game, your first playoff experience, it just seems like it went by really fast.
When you have a chance to take the ball for the world champs, you take the ball.
You know in 1982, the year we came in tied for 3rd, we probably had a better team - I mean as far as talent. When we came back the following year and won it, our pitching staff was a little more experienced and it was such a thrill.
You know, I don't - the strikeouts, if they come in bunches, that's great.
On June 21, 2007, Roger became the oldest Yankee (44 years and 321 days) to get a hit as he singled up the middle against pitcher Rodrigo Lopez of the Colorado Rockies. He broke the record of 43 years and 95 days held by Johnny Cooney which had been set exactly 63 years ago (June 21, 1944).
On May 6, 2007, Roger announced he was returning to the New York Yankees.
Clemens became the oldest pitcher to win a Cy Young Award in 2004 at the age of 42.
In 2005 The Sporting News listed Roger as the 15th greatest baseball player of all-time.
Roger was ejected from a 1990 ALCS game against the Oakland Athletics.
Roger's nickname is "The Rocket."
In 1999 he was named to the All Century Team.
He was the AL MVP in 1986.
Clemens was an All-Star in 2001.
Clemens was an All-Star from 1990-1992.
Clemens was an All-Star in 1986.
In his career Clemens has not hit a home run.
Clemens has 46 shutout victories in his career.
He has 118 career complete games.
Clemens has a career record of 348-178.
After joining the Astros in 2004, he had a record of 18-4.
In '02 Clemens went 13-6.
In 2000 Clemens went 13-8.
In his second, and last year with the Blue Jays he went 20-6.
In his last year with the Red Sox, he had a record of 10-13.
In '94 Clemens went 9-7.
In 1991 Roger went 18-10.
Roger went 17-11 in 1989.
In 1987, Roger had a record of 20-9.
In 1985, Clemens had a record of 7-5.
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