AnalPhilosopher

“[I]t is ambition enough to be employed as an under-labourer in clearing the ground a little,
and removing some of the rubbish that lies in the way to knowledge.” —John Locke, 1689

“[P]hilosophy can no more show a man what he should attach importance to
than geometry can show a man where he should stand.” —Peter Winch, 1968

The Rocket

I owe Roger Clemens an apology. The other day, I said that he was all about winning. Today he signed with the Houston Astros, who are anything but assured of going to the playoffs. As of this morning, the Astros were 27-26 and in third place in the National League Central Division. It'll be hard for the Astros to catch the St Louis Cardinals, and the wild card is a crapshoot. Had Clemens signed with either the New York Yankees or the Boston Red Sox, he'd almost certainly have gone to the playoffs. I wonder why The Rocket didn't sign with my adopted Texas Rangers, who are in first place. If it was good enough for Nolan Ryan, it's good enough for Roger Clemens.

Steve Walsh (mail):
I suspect his decision was affected by the fact that one of his sons is a member of the Astros' organization.
6.1.2006 6:09am
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