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May 31, 2006

Update: Astros win Clemens, Sox lose out / Video

HOUSTON --The Red Sox have lost out on the Roger Clemens sweepstakes.

Clemens has agreed to a $22 million contract to pitch for the Houston Astros for the rest of 2006.

The 43-year-old Clemens, who will be entering his 23rd major league season, is agreeing first to a minor league contract that pays $322,000 over the five-month minor league season, and his first start is likely to be at Lexington, Ky., the Class A team where his oldest son, Koby, plays.

Clemens announced his return today at a news conference.

The Sox had hoped to sign Clemens, a former Red Sox star, to strengthen their struggling pitching staff.

Read a full report from sister site khou.com in Houston

Watch a live Webcast from the press conference

Posted by Jack Perry  at 12:35 PM | Permalink

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