Houston Astros: Why Roger Clemens Should Rejoin the 'Stros - Bleacher Report

Whether or not Roger Clemens is pitching for the sheer love of the game or if he still has big league aspirations has yet to be determined. 

Either way though, the Rocket still has something to offer and the Houston Astros organization should capitalize on this rare opportunity. 

Though the former seven-time Cy Young winner has undoubtedly lost a step during his five-year hiatus from baseball, he has still shown the command needed to pitch in the major leagues.

In his two stints with the Sugar Land Skeeters, an independent league team based in the Houston area, Clemens has thrown eight shutout innings, yielding only three hits while striking out three. 

Granted, he is throwing against players who, for the most part, weren't even good enough to play real minor league baseball, but his success at the age of 50 is pretty impressive. It is also enough to make you think whether or not one more chance with the Astros is that crazy of an idea after all. 

Let's look at the facts: 

The Astros are by far the worst team in baseball with a record of 44-97. Along with that, they rank 27th in average attendance this season at 20,605 per home game. 

With no reasons for fans to come to the games in the first place, the fact that they are well out of the playoff picture isn't exactly selling tickets for them. 

And according to Astros owner Jim Crane, there is still a "possibility" that Clemens pitches this year for his ball club. 

Should Clemens pitch again in the MLB?

Should Clemens pitch again in the MLB?

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Of course, Clemens would have to agree to it, but at this point, why not? 

No matter what his reasoning may be for picking up the baseball again, what would he be hurting by giving his old team a call and working one last appearance?

For legal matters, this would also extend his Hall of Fame eligibility to another five years. Because of his recent issues on whether or not he used PEDs, this stint could buy him a little time with the voters.

It's a win-win situation for both parties, and as a fan, I would love for one of the all-time greats to toe the slab one last time. 

*Stats are from MLB.com and ESPN.com.