Roger Clemens agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees today. The deal is worth $28 million for one-year—yes, $28 million.

While he could earn less—depending on playing time and performance—it will still cost the Yankees $25-$30 million after that nice luxury tax hits.

Is Roger Clemens worth $28 million? How about $20 million? Many get on A-Rod for his contract, but how does it look now? A-Rod makes $25 million—close to Clemens cash—and he plays every day. Clemens pitches every 5th day—if he feels like it.

In a Fox Sports article, Curt Schilling, Boston Red Sox pitcher, said, “It would have been nice to have him, but we didn’t need him.” Talk about throwing wood onto a burning rivalry fire.

So far this season the Red Sox have owned the Yankees. The Yankees are 5.5 games back of AL East leading Boston.

Don’t be fooled by the recent string of victories by the Yankees either. They are in the soft patch of the schedule. Adding Clemens does boost their team, but the overall value will be determined in the playoffs—if they get there.

The Red Sox would have loved to have him and had they got him, you might have been able to cancel the rest of the season—Red Sox win it all. But, the Empire stepped in and snatched up The Rocket.

One thing is certain; this season in the AL East just got a whole lot better to watch.