Clemens has his share of detractors. Die-hard Red Sox fans are unlikely to ever forgive his departure, perceived as being inspired by financial greed. Last year's World Series triumph was overshadowed by a bat-throwing incident that sullied his reputation, and he has spent more than his share of time on the disabled list. At age thirty-eight, the Rocket's days in major league baseball are surely numbered, yet he can still overwhelm even the best hitters, who will likely be feeling his power for a while yet.

然而，克莱门斯也遭到到一些责难。死心眼的红袜球迷始终不能原谅他的离队，认定他是见钱眼开。去年世界大赛的胜利也因他向击球手回掷球棒而蒙上阴影，他的名声也因此遭致玷污；还有他整季因伤所困，长期名列伤兵名单。三十八岁高龄的克莱门斯在大联盟的日子已不多了，但他仍足以压倒最强悍的击球手。相信他的球威仍能叱吒球场好一段时光。

(短文节选,本篇始于：美国大联盟 )