Clemens, dressed in black leather pants and a gold western shirt after the game, was asked if he thought there might have been some residual animosity after his exchange with umpire John Hirschbeck in Game 2. Clemens admitted to yelling at Hirschbeck after Reed took a called third strike from Bob Welch on a pitch that appeared outside. He claimed he was not disagreeing with any call made on Randolph. I've known ever since I was a rookie that you don't show up the umpire. I've never had a problem before.
Many umpires think the pitcher argues calls too much.
Clemens in turn keeps a file on each umpire to determine where his pitch location should be, depending on who's behind the plate. I was coming inside like I felt I should with Cooney back there. This is just unbelievable is what it is. I wouldn't think it carried over. I've never had a problem with him.