Alright, I’m not saying that Roger Clemens could have inspired the Yankees to have had more than two hits against Daniel Cabrera and the O’s bullpen during their 12-0 loss tonight. I’m not saying that Clemens would have kept the Yankees close enough to want to rally on an evening when they were mourning the loss of the Scooter. But I’ll go out on a limb and say that the Yanks don’t lose twelve-zip with the Rocket on the hill.

And why was Jeff Karstens (God bless him for trying) starting on a night that Clemens is slated to go? Because he was suspended for defending his teammate in Toronto. Yes, Alex Rodriguez’s knee was attacked twice and Clemens couldn’t tell the Jays to back off by drilling Alex Rios? This is still a joke to me.

Now, don’t get me wrong. I don’t blame the umpires or anyone who enforces rules that are already in place. They’re just doing their jobs by ejecting/suspending Clemens. But why do we have to watch another pitcher choose between suspension and letting an attack on his player go unanswered?

Clemens did the right thing in defending A-Rod. It’s a shame that the Yankees had to suffer a one-sided beating as a result.