Posted By Lynn Worthy, Sun Staff

New York's Newsday reported this afternoon that Roger Clemens has reached an agreement to pitch this season for the Houston Astros. Clemens, 43, would earn $3.5 million per month with the new deal, according to the report.

Hold it. Don't throw away your copy of the Roger's Greatest Hits video just yet Sox fans.

ESPN is reporting that the Newsday story was premature. Again, ESPN is citing Astros general manager Tim Purpura as well as Clemens' agent Randy Hendricks as sources confirming that no deal has been officially completed.

For months the Red Sox, Yankees, Rangers, and Astros have been reportedly vying for his services.

Stay tuned. This one isn't over yet.

From ESPN.com report:

"We've had no conduct with Roger's people today," said Purpura, adding that the last time he talked to Hendricks was Sunday.

Purpura said he was told then that "Roger was still in the mode of trying to decide what he wants to do." So essentially, Purpura said, "We're just awaiting his decision."