[Tall_Texan]

How can they afford Clemens? For one, he'll pay some of his own salary with increased attendance at the ballpark. Secondly, have you looked at the Astros' bench? Jose Vizcaino may be the only making above the minimum salary. Finally, there are rumors that Richard Hidalgo's $12 million salary is going to be moved, possibly to the Dodgers, for far less in return.

[The_Victor]

How can they afford Clemens? For one, he'll pay some of his own salary with increased attendance at the ballpark. Secondly, have you looked at the Astros' bench? Jose Vizcaino may be the only making above the minimum salary. Finally, there are rumors that Richard Hidalgo's $12 million salary is going to be moved, possibly to the Dodgers, for far less in return.

I was speaking tongue-in-cheek. McClain (sp?) spent a lot of time complaining publicly about the profitability of the Stros. Like Nolan Ryan, the name Clements will draw enough of a crowd to justify the salary (maybe). I just find it ironic that after all the noise about the Astros franchise being in the red, McClain goes on a multi-million dollar shopping spree.