Clemens Dropped From Yankees ALDS Roster

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Roger Clemens was removed from the New York Yankees' division series roster Monday, replaced by left-handed reliever Ron Villone.

Under a new rule, Clemens now is ineligible for the AL Championship Series if the Yankees advance. He could return to the roster if New York reaches the World Series.

Clemens re-injured a hamstring Sunday and left in the third inning of New York's 8-4 win over the Cleveland Indians in Game 3. He met with manager Joe Torre and general manager Brian Cashman after the game.

"Normally, he'd fight," Cashman said. "But he didn't fight this one. He knows his body and he knows that he did enough damage in there that he wouldn't be ready."

Via ESPN

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