MLB fans unimpressed after announcement that Roger Clemens will join the booth for Houston Astros' Opening Day game

Baseball fans will be treated to the insights of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens on opening day. The colorful, direct and candid former pitcher will be a part of ESPN's coverage of the game between the Houston Astros and Chicago White Sox on March 30.Clemens is set to join Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and Buster Olney at Minute Maid Park.He will be taking over for David Cone, who is set to call the New York Yankees' opening game on YES Network.Brian McTaggart@brianmctaggartRoger Clemens will join ESPN’s national broadcast Opening Night when the reigning World Series champion Astros host the Chicago White Sox. Clemens will join Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and reporter Buster Olney to call the game on Thursday, March 30, starting at 6 p.m. CT.25020Roger Clemens will join ESPN’s national broadcast Opening Night when the reigning World Series champion Astros host the Chicago White Sox. Clemens will join Karl Ravech, Eduardo Perez and reporter Buster Olney to call the game on Thursday, March 30, starting at 6 p.m. CT.Clemens is one of the most experienced players in the game and will provide deep knowledge and a unique angle. He has close connections to the Houston area, having spent a significant portion of his career with the Astros.MLB fans took to Twitter with many questioning why ESPN chose to go with Clemens. Although he is one of the greatest pitchers of his generation, his career has been filled with controversy.Dannyeatstheworld@qhdanny@brianmctaggart Not watching then, thanks for the update.1@brianmctaggart Not watching then, thanks for the update.Mike - SD (10-12)@MikeP0330@brianmctaggart AWFUL@brianmctaggart AWFULAnthony@APYT13@brianmctaggart @scottmerkin Roger Clemens, Astros, White Sox and World Series all in the same sentence brings back some great memories.4@brianmctaggart @scottmerkin Roger Clemens, Astros, White Sox and World Series all in the same sentence brings back some great memories.Dr. Rose Gladys Myrtle@RoseGleason6@brianmctaggart Why does ESPN hate baseball?8@brianmctaggart Why does ESPN hate baseball?PK@Rogers_Alex_@brianmctaggart Sweet, I’m sure the Rocket is really juiced up for this opportunity4@brianmctaggart Sweet, I’m sure the Rocket is really juiced up for this opportunityNotABot@NotABot42069_@brianmctaggart Red Sox should give him a call.@brianmctaggart Red Sox should give him a call.Derek@DRo32ck@brianmctaggart Roger Clemens showing up for work:10@brianmctaggart Roger Clemens showing up for work: https://t.co/8YIBjTSQUvTexasTrain 🚂 ✭🤘🏽@Kuno75@brianmctaggart I’m so glad I’ll be at the game and won’t hear Eduardo Perez call the game. He’s horrible to listen to.1@brianmctaggart I’m so glad I’ll be at the game and won’t hear Eduardo Perez call the game. He’s horrible to listen to.Zae@Zae51@brianmctaggart2@brianmctaggart https://t.co/KAY4ZjJ9ZBOne fan said that he would not watch if Clemens was broadcasting.Another took a sly dig at the claims that Clemens used performance-enhancing drugs. The 60-year-old pitcher insists he did not use steroids of any kind during his career.Roger Clemens won the Cy Young Award on seven occasions between 1986-2004Former Boston Red Sox player Roger Clemens is honored during a ceremony at Fenway Park.Roger Clemens put together an impressive resume over a 24-year career. He played for some of MLB's biggest clubs, including the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox and Toronto Blue Jays.He won two World Series during his time with the Yankees in 1999 and 2000.During his stint with the Houston Astros, he finished with a 38-18 record and a 2.40 ERA over 84 games.The Astros will begin their World Series defense in an evening game against the Chicago White Sox. The addition of Clemens to the booth should add some interesting commentary to an already exciting and emotional opening day.

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