AggieJohn
07-14-2005, 01:46 AM
DETROIT -- Koby Clemens, the oldest son of Roger Clemens, may be close to signing with the Houston Astros, the elder Clemens hinted on Tuesday.
"I hope to get home tomorrow or the next day and talk to [the Astros]," the Rocket said.
Koby Clemens was selected by the Astros in the eighth round of the First-Year Player Draft and now must decide if he wants to begin his professional career with Houston or play for the national champion Texas Longhorns, with whom he signed a letter of intent in November.
"His thoughts are leaning toward signing right now," Roger Clemens said. "He's gone back and forth a little bit. I'm behind him either way, whatever he chooses to do."
Clemens indicated a decision could arrive as early as Thursday or as late as next week. An announcement could come during the Roger Clemens Award dinner, which takes place Thursday at the Marriott Westchase in Houston. Now in its second year, the award goes to the top pitcher in college baseball.
"I'm hoping he's going to make his decision and that it will all come together by then," Clemens said.
"I hope to get home tomorrow or the next day and talk to [the Astros]," the Rocket said.
Koby Clemens was selected by the Astros in the eighth round of the First-Year Player Draft and now must decide if he wants to begin his professional career with Houston or play for the national champion Texas Longhorns, with whom he signed a letter of intent in November.
"His thoughts are leaning toward signing right now," Roger Clemens said. "He's gone back and forth a little bit. I'm behind him either way, whatever he chooses to do."
Clemens indicated a decision could arrive as early as Thursday or as late as next week. An announcement could come during the Roger Clemens Award dinner, which takes place Thursday at the Marriott Westchase in Houston. Now in its second year, the award goes to the top pitcher in college baseball.
"I'm hoping he's going to make his decision and that it will all come together by then," Clemens said.