The smart money has 43-year-old Roger Clemens returning, because if he were going to retire, he would have already done so. Since it will cost the Yankees nothing but money - figure $3 million to $4 million a month - they won't be shy in their pursuit of teaming Clemens with Johnson in a righty-lefty combo of Hall of Fame locks, even if they are a combined 85 years old. When Clemens spent time with the Red Sox' and Rangers' brass in Arlington on Opening Day and with the Astros shortly thereafter, a friend of Clemens was asked if he planned on meeting with the Yankees. The friend said there was no need to do that, because Clemens is well aware of the people running the Yankees, some of whom he has kept in touch with since the season began.