Once again, I don't want this thread shut down. So we can all stop bickering.
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Clemens did fine for his first start. He did have issues locating, but that will come with time, considering this is essentially the equivalent of a "regular" starter's third or fourth Spring Training start.
In retrospect, I am glad though that he started against the Bucs. I don't think some of the mistakes he laid would have been missed by the Red Sox, or even the White Sox. This game allowed him to feel his way through, and he delivered some nice strikeout pitches.
Let's hope they keep this going. Clippard reminds me of a younger Mike Mussina, and has a really nice curveball. He seems to be adjusting well to pitching on the major league level.
I do agree with you on Clemens. Better to rough it out on the meaningless Bucs than the very pressured BoSox game.
As for the bickering, I must say alot of it recently happened without my participation. Just a note of fact!
