The Rocket signed a one year contract with the New York Yankees, keeping him in pinstripes for the 2003 season. The unusual deal pays Clemens $10.1 million over the course of ten years, beginning in 2004.

espn.com has an interesting article by Bob Klapisch speculating on where the Rocket will end up next year. His list of candidates: Red Sox, Rangers, Astros, Mets and Yankees.

The Rocket had a decidedly forgettable outing to open up the postseason and ended up with a no-decision against the Angels on 10/1. Clemens was staked to three different leads and gave them all back as he labored through five and two-thirds innings, leaving the game with the score tied 4-4.

The fifth inning proved the most damaging as Clemens lost a 3-1 lead when Garrett Anderson was able to direct a fastball from the Rocket that was high and outside just down the left field line for a double.

The Rocket's final line was four runs on seven hits with three walks and five strikeouts over five and two-thirds innings.

The Rocket had a rough first inning but settled down to pitch quite well in his final start of the regular season as he ended up with a no-decision against the Devil Rays on 9/25. In a start that seemed to typify his season Clemens had one rocky stretch that kept him from having a great start and securing a victory: In a 35 pitch first inning the Rocket gave up three runs on four hits, a walk, and two wild pitches. However after the Devil Rays had jumped to that 3-0 lead with one out in the first Clemens was brilliant, retiring 14 of the next 15 batters he faced, yielding just a walk in the next four and two thirds innings.

The Rocket's final line was three runs on four hits with two walks and five strikeouts in five innings.

The Rocket gutted his way to his 13th win of the year with a victory over the Tigers on 9/20. Clemens struggled with his control all day, matching his season high with five walks in just six innings.

However he was able to bear down and get some big outs when it counted: Clemens entered the sixth with a slim 2-0 lead. After giving up a lead-off home run the Rocket gave up two singles (one richocheting off his shin and into the outfield) and a walk to load the bases with no one out. After convincing Torre he could stay in the game the Rocket struck out the next batter on three pitches, induced an infield popup on four pitches, and then struck out the final batter on four pitches to preserve his 2-1 lead.

The Rocket's final line was one run on five hits over six innings with five walks and four strikeouts.

The Rocket threw the ball well but couldn't get one big out he needed as he lost to the White Sox on 9/14. Clemens was dominant early, giving up just one hit through the first three innings while stirking out four.

An error in the infield on a would-be double play and an infield hit proved costly in the fourth as the White Sox scored three runs (two unearned) in an inning in which the Rocket had to throw more than thirty pitches. The fifth proved even more disastrous: With two outs and no one on Clemens hit a batter, then surrendered a double, putting runners and second a third before giving up a three run homer on a 1-2 count. The next batter hit a solo shot before Clemens got out of the inning, ending his afternoon.

The Yankees were incompetent at the plate, scoring just one run off of a starting pitcher who's ERA was over five.

The Rocket's final line was seven runs (five earned) on seven hits over five innings with two walks and six strikeouts.

The Rocket had one rough inning and didn't get much support from his offense as he ended up with a no-decision against the Tigers on 9/8. Clemens struggled in just the fourth inning, during which he gave up three runs on four hits and three wild pitches. He went seven innings in all, giving up three runs on seven hits with seven Ks and no walks, leaving the game with the score tied 3-3.

The Rocket improved to 12-5 on the year with a win over the Red Sox on 9/3. With his team on a three game losing streak for the first time since May, Joe Torre told Clemens he needed a big performance and the Rocket came through, putting a stop to that losing streak.

The Rocket struck out ten in dominating his former team, holding the Red Sox to four hits over seven and a third innings. He gave up two runs (one earned) and walked just one.

This was the 292nd win for the Rocket and the 102nd time he reached double digits in Ks.

The Rocket had probably his worst start of the year and lost to the Blue Jays on 8/29. Clemens gave up seven runs on a season high ten hits, lasting just five innings. He walked two and struck out five.

The Rocket had a terrific outing, improving to 11-4 on the year with a win against the Rangers on 8/24. Clemens gave up two runs on four hits through two and a third innings but was dominant after that, retiring the next nine hitters he faced and holding the Rangers scoreless on just one hit and two walks (one more or less intentional) over the next four and two-thirds innings. He pitched out of several jams against the dangerous Rangers lineup as he and the Yankees were locked in a tight game, not taking a lead until Jason Giambi put them in front 3-2 with a solo home run in the bottom of the seventh.

The Rocket's final line was two runs on five hits over seven innings with two walks and nine strikeouts.

The Rocket gave up one big innings and ended up with a loss against the Mariners on 8/18. Clemens pitched a fine game with the exception of the third inning where a two-run double by Edgar Martinez off of the Rocket highlighted a four run inning for the Mariners. Clemens and the Yankees ultimately fell 5-2.

The Rocket's final line was five runs on nine hits over seven innings with nine stikeouts and three walks.

The Rocket had one of his poorest starts of the season but his teammates picked him up as he picked up a win against the Royals on 8/13. Clemens lasted just 5+ innings and gave up a season high ten hits en route to surrendering five earned runs. He started the sixth inning but after giving up a walk, a hit, and another walk he was lifted with no out and a 6-4 lead. Karsay relieved Clemens and did an outstanding job of getting out of the innings with just one run scoring, leaving the Rocket in line for the victory.

Clemens' final line was five runs on ten hits over five innings with four walks and three stikeouts. The win was the 290th of the Rocket's career.

The Rocket returned from the disabled list in dominant fashion, defeating the Royals on 8/7. Pitching three days after his 40th birthday Clemens showed now sign of his age or of the leg injury that landed him on the DL as he went seven strong innings, giving up two runs on six hits while striking out eight and walking one.

Clemens dominated the opposition throughout the night: Three of the Royals' six hits were infield hits and the Rocket hit 96mph on the radar gun in his final inning.

The win was the 289th of the Rocket's career, moving him past Tommy John into sole possession of 21st place on the all-time list. For his career Clemens is now 6-0 in the six starts he's made after returning from the DL.

The Rocket was sharp in his second minor-league rehab start and will rejoin the Yankees rotation next week. Pitching for Double-A Norwich Clemens went seven strong innings, yielding one run on five hits. He struck out seven and did not walk a batter has he threw 61 of his 80 pitches for strikes.

The Rocket made a rehab start in the Yankees single-A affiliate in Tampa. He threw 93 pitches and did not report any problems with the injury that landed him on the DL. Clemens gave up three runs on five hits and two walks over five innings.

The Yankees placed the Rocket on the 15-day disabled list today. Clemens will travel to the Yankees training facility in Florida to rehab the groin injury that has brought him out of his last two starts after five innings.

This is the Rocket's sixth career stint on the DL, and his third with the Yankees.

The Rocket had to leave early for his second consecutive start and ended up with another no-decision against the Indians on 7/12. Clemens pitched outstanding, holding the Indians scoreless over five innings while giving up just two hits and striking out four. However his right groin cramped up on him again and he was taken out before the start of the sixth inning and the Yankees' bullpen was unable to hold the 1-0 lead.

The Rocket's final line was no runs on two hits over five innings with four Ks and no walks.

The Rocket had to leave the game early with leg cramps and ended up with a no-decision against the Indians on 7/2. Clemens got off to a shaky start, giving up three runs on two homers in the first inning. However he settled down after that as he yielded no hits and just one walk, facing the minimum over the next four innings.

Heat induced leg cramps kept Clemens from coming out for the sixth inning. He will be evaluated later this week to see if he will make his next start.

The Rocket's final line was three runs on three hits and a walk with two Ks over five innings.

The Rocket pitched poorly and ended up with a no-decision against the Orioles on 6/26. Clemens entered the game having given up just five home runs in 103 innings, but gave up two home runs in the first and three overall. He left the game with two outs in the sixth and a one run lead with runners at the corners. Ramiro Mendoza was unable to keep the lead as he gave up a single and a double, allowing both of Clemens' runners to score. The Yankees later scored a run to take Clemens off the hook for the loss.

The Rocket's final line was seven runs on seven hits with two walks and seven strikeouts over five and two-thirds innings.

The Rocket took a line drive off of his forearm and had to leave the game in the fifth inning as he ended up with a no-decision against the Rockies on 6/20. Clemens was leading 7-1 and appeared to be well on his way to his ninth win of the year when he was hit on the right forearm. Torre removed him for precautionary reasons, as a golf-ball sized welt had already appeared on his arm. X-Rays were negative.

The Rocket's final line was two runs on five hits over four plus innings with three walks and two strikeouts.

The Rocket took his third loss of the year as he fell to the Mets on 6/15. Clemens entered the game having given up just three home runs all year, but gave up two homers, including a two-run shot to opposing pitcher Shawn Estes. Clemens final line was four runs on six hits over five and two-thirds innings with one walk and four strikeouts. He was lifted for precautionary reasons in the sixth with a bruised foot.

Clemens' much anticipated plate appearance at Shea Stadium was diffused quickly as Estes' first pitch was thrown behind Clemens. Both teams were warned at that point and there were no further incidents.

The Rocket went 1-2 at the plate, with a cleanly hit leadoff double down the third base line in his second at bat.

The Yankees were shutout, continuing their streak of incompetence at the plate in Clemens' starts, as for the third time in four Rocket starts they failed to score two runs while Clemens was in the game.

The Rocket improved to 8-2 on the year with a win over the Giants on 6/9. Clemens pitched an outstanding game, giving up two runs on seven hits over eight innings while throwing a season-high 130 pitches. He struck out nine and walked three--all three walks to Barry Bonds, who he also hit with a pitch.

The Rocket left trailing 2-1 but the Yankees rallied for three runs on the bottom of the eighth, putting him in line for the win.

The win was the 288th of Clemens' career, moving him into a tie with Tommy John for 21st on the all-time list.

The Rocket pitched another outstanding game but ended up with no-decision against the Orioles on 6/3. For the second straight game Clemens was in danger of coming out on the losing side of a great pitcher's duel as he left trailing 2-1 after seven innings. However the Yankees eventually tied the game in the eighth to take Clemens off the hook before losing in the ninth.

The Rocket was dominant, matching a season high with 13 strikeouts and throwing 84 of his 124 pitches for strikes. This was the 101st double digit strikeout performance of Clemens' career, and the first time since joining the Yankees that he has hit double digits in consecutive starts.

Clemens' final line was two runs on six hits over seven innings with two walks against his 13 strikeouts.

The Rocket pitched a fine game but ended up with a no-decision against the White Sox on 5/29. Clemens was appeared to be headed towards the losing side of an outstanding pitcher's duel with Mark Buehrle when he left trailing 3-1 after seven innings. However the Yankees rallied for five runs on the ninth to take the Rocket off the hook and win the game.

Clemens line was three runs on eight hits with one walk and eleven Ks over seven innings. The Rocket had dominant stuff, striking out the side in the third and fourth innings, including a string of five in a row and eight of nine batters faced over a stretch between the second and fourth innings.

The Rocket had his worst start of the year but the Yankees offense bailed him out as he ended up with a no-decision against the Red Sox on 5/24. Pitching in Fenway Park against his old team Clemens lasted just three and two-thirds innings giving up seven runs (five earned) on nine hits. He walked two and struck out two.

Clemens left trailing 7-1 but the Yankees rallied to tie the game in the eighth, taking him off the hook for the loss.

The Rocket had his most dominant performance of the season as he improved to 7-2 with a win over the Twins on 5/19. Clemens struck out a season high 13 and gave up just four hits over eight shutout innings. He retired thirteen of the last fourteen Twins he faced, with the lone baserunner reaching on an error.

The win was the 287th of Clemens' career, moving him into a tie with Bert Blyleven for 22nd on the all-time list. This was the 99th double-digit strikeout performance of the Rocket's career.

The Rocket pitched another outstanding game and won his fifth straight decision with a victory over the Devil Rays on 5/14. Clemens was dominant, retiring the first ten batters he faced and giving up just three hits with eight strikeouts over six and two-thirds innings. He gave up just one run and walked two.

The win moved the Rocket into a tie with Robin Roberts for 23rd on the all-time win list with 286.

The Rocket had a five run lead before he took the field and he rolled to his fifth victory of the year with a win over the Devil Rays on 5/8. Clemens pitched seven and a third innings, giving up two runs on six hits with four Ks against three walks.

The win moved the Rocket past Ferguson Fenkins and into a tie with Tony Mullane for 24th on the all-time victory list with 285.

The Rocket picked up his fourth win of the year with a victory over the A's on 5/2. Clemens went six and two-thirds innings, giving up two runs on five hits. He walked four and struck out nine.

The Rocket improved to 3-2 on the year, pitching eight dominant innings in a win over the Mariners on 4/26. Clemens held the team with the baseball's best record hitless through four and a third innings, yielding just one run en route to his longest outing of the season.

The Rocket's final line was one run on six hits over eight inningse with two walks and four strikeouts.

The Rocket evened his record at 2-2 on the year with a dominant performance, giving him a win over the Blue Jays on 4/21. Clemens allowed just one hit through seven shutout innings before giving up a pair of runs in the eighth. His final line was two runs on three hits over seven and a third innings with eight Ks and three walks.

The Rocket pitched a fine game but his bullpen let him down as he ended up with a no-decision against the Orioles on 4/16. Clemens left the game after seven strong innings with a 4-3 lead. However Mendoza gave up a home run to the first batter he faced in the eighth and was eventually charged with the loss as he failed to retire a batter.

The Rocket pitched solidly throughout the day, but came on particularly strong in the later innings: He allowed just 2 of last 13 batters he faced to reach base--a hit batsman and a bloop single that just dropped in between two fielders.

Clemens final line over his seven innings was three runs on six hits with six strikeouts and two walks.

The Rocket stepped up and took one for the team, making an emergency start on three days rest but lost to the Blue Jays on 4/11. Clemens was a late addition when El Duque could not make his scheduled start due to a stiff neck. He pitched decently, but got into serious trouble in the third inning when the Blue Jays plated four runs: With one out he walked the next two batters. Soriano had a ball hit to him go in and out of his glove to plate the first run, then committed an error on the next play scoring the second. A double followed scoring the third run and the final run scored on a fielder's choice.

The Rocket's final line was six runs (five earned) on eight hits over five innings with seven Ks and three walks.

The Rocket won his first game of the year, defeating the Devil Rays on 4/7. Clemens put to rest any concerns about the hand injury he sustained in his last start with a dominating performance, retiring the first 13 batters he faced and threw 63 of his 92 pitches for strikes.

The Rocket's final line was two runs (one earned) on four hits over seven and a third innings with nine strikeouts and no walks.

The Rocket's 2002 season began inauspiciously, as he was hit in the pitching hand by a ground ball and lost to the Orioles on 4/1. Clemens started off in dominant fashion, strikout out three and giving up just one hit over the first three and a third innings. However with one out in the fourth he instinctively reached for a ground ball back up the middle. The ball bounced off of his pitching hand, going as an infield single. The Rocket was not the same after that as he threw a wild pitch with his next pitch, walked the next two batters and then gave up a grand slam home run.

Clemens had allowed just one baserunner in the eleven hitters he faced prior to injuring his hand, but allowed five walks and five hits to the thirteen batters he faced afterwards.

X-rays taken after the game were negative, but Clemens told reporters he was uncertain whether he would mamke his next start.