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"Guys had been calling me and E-mailing, and it was pulling at my heartstrings," Clemens said. "But what was especially influential was when I met with my owner, Mr. Steinbrenner, in spring training and the words he said to me, which I'll keep close to my heart for now." What Steinbrenner said to Clemens that day was: "I need you, pal. I want you back with me," before giving the pitcher a warm hug. |
The calls from Joe Torre and Derek Jeter and, most importantly, a conversation he had with George Steinbrenner himself in spring training, that convinced Roger Clemens he needed to return to the Yankees.