May 5 in Yankees History: Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees (2007)

On May 5, 2007, Roger Clemens agrees to a one-year deal worth $28 million to pitch for the New York Yankees . Appearing in George Steinbrenner’s private suite at Yankee Stadium during the seventh inning stretch, Clemens announces over the PA speaker in dramatic fashion that he will return to the tea

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