Rickey Henderson Rumors
By Tim Dierkes [May 18, 2007 at 4:36pm CST]
A few weeks ago, the return of Roger Clemens inspired Rickey Henderson to start making noise about playing in the Majors again. Now the A's may be opening the door just a crack for Henderson to have one last hurrah. According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Billy Beane said he'd consider bringing Henderson back for one game in September, as long as it wouldn't be detrimental to the team in any way. Beane, however, has not yet communicated this to Rickey. Logging a little PT in September would push Rickey's HOF induction back five years. But he wants to go..
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By Tim Dierkes [May 8, 2007 at 10:43pm CST]
The dramatic return of Roger Clemens has inspired another legendary player. 48 year-old Rickey Henderson wants to try one last comeback near the end of the year. He's not impressed with current players, saying they'd be in Triple A in his day. Could Rickey beat out the worst outfielder in baseball and justify a roster spot, marketing value aside? I think so. Why not Rickey instead of Ryan Langerhans or Nook Logan in Washington? Give the fans something to root for
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