Rocket to make final launch in Boston?

Don't count on it folks. But apparently the front office is making the push for it. Supposedly they put together a video of fans pleading for his return, and highlights of his career in a Boston uniform. We wouldn't be surprised if they included the standing ovation he received at Fenway in a Yankee uniform during his last "retirement".
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Does it make the team better with him? Can he pitch in the AL again? We think so. He had a masterful season in 2005. Add 1 1/2 runs to his ERA from last year and he's still only at 3.50ERA. He's pitched 200 innings & 30 starts in multiple seasons with one exception - 2002 with NY. It's safe to predict an ERA around 3 with 15+ wins. A Schilling, Clemens, Beckett trio? Wow.
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Money - There is talk that the Sox would have to jettison payroll to meet a predicted $18M salary. It would put payroll around $150M. Sox would probably bite the bullet here. Adding him would increase the brand name. They probably don't recover the cost in the first couple years, and you are naive if you think they would lose money.
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Golf or baseball? We'll know soon...

Clubhouse - You can just hear Schilling biting his tongue in Arizona. Will Clemens get the same conditions as Houston - no travel unless he's pitching? The only one who won't notice is Manny. Hopefully Theo asked the team before actively pursuing this one...
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Intangibles - Significant buzz would be created wherever he pitched. Fans would line up to see his last start ever at their ballpark. Signing on with Boston would signify he wanted to end where it all started. Imagine the merchandising $ in the Boston fan base alone. They can stick it to the Yankees, and the rivalry is stoked to a new level. What will the atmosphere be like during his first game back at Fenway, and New York? Wow...
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We'd love to see this deal get done. There are several reasons why he should return. Do they outweigh his other options? Doubtful. He's reached every milestone including pitching at "home". Now it comes down to where he wants to end it. Let's hope it's where it all started...