Thursday, March 16, 2006

South Korea bails out US

The South Koreans remained unbeaten in World Baseball Classic play holding off Japan 2-1 last night and gave the US a chance to advance by beating Mexico today.

Roger Clemens will be starting for the USA in possibly the final game of his storied career.

Quote of the day from teammate Chipper Jones:

"With it possibly being his last start, it's something to tell the grandkids, especially if you do something to help him get a win and get to the next round," Jones said.

Then Jones thought of other possible involvements with Clemens: "Being able to throw the ball back to him after an out, having him look at me and say 'Let's go.' When Roger tells you, 'Let's get it on,' everybody kicks it up a notch."

Asked what he thought of Clemens after being with him on this team, Jones said: "He's more like Jesus than I thought. Guys would be huddled around talking smack in the clubhouse and Roger walks in. It's like the parting of the Red Sea."

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