Stephen A. Smith | MLB whiffs by allowing Clemens' deal

0 Comments | Philadelphia Inquirer, The, May, 2007 | by Stephen A. Smith Inquirer Columnist

The sports world can shut up now.

It can shut up the second the next athlete reminds us that humility is neither a part of his vernacular nor a part of his lifestyle. It can hush whenever the next athlete illustrates a departure from established tradition, upgrading things to suit his wishes.

Roger Clemens may be about three months removed from 45 years of age, en route to Cooperstown and possibly a parade down Broadway this fall, but the new pitcher for the New York Yankees also could give lessons on how to accumulate riches and the perks that come along with his job.

Heck, maybe he'll even enlighten us on how he's done it with Major League Baseball's approval, too.

Terrell Owens looks pretty...