NEW YORK YANKEES RIGHT-HANDER ROGER CLEMENS throws a pitch during a workout in Lexington, Ky. Clemens' throwing session Tuesday was his first since announcing he'll rejoin the Yankees this season.

LEXINGTON, KY. ? New destination, same origin for the Rocket’s return to the majors.

Two days after agreeing to a prorated $28 million contract with the pitching-starved New York Yankees, Roger Clemens wore pinstriped pants and a Yankees cap while throwing from a mound at the University of Kentucky.

“The arm feels good,” Clemens said after the workout. “Right now I’ve just got to get that soreness that every pitcher understands. I’ve got to get it in my legs and out as quick as possible so that I know I can handle the stress of a major league game.”

The workout took place in the same city – albeit a different stadium – where the seven-time Cy Young Award winner began his comeback last year. Then a member of the Houston Astros, Clemens’ first tuneup was with the Class A Lexington Legends, where son Koby plays third base.

But as a member of another organization, Clemens couldn’t work out at the Astros’ facility this time. Instead, the future Hall of Famer threw for more than an hour at Cliff Hagan Stadium, allowing him to attend Koby’s game down the road later in the day.

“Believe me, I’ve thrown on top of buildings to get my work done,” Clemens said.

Clemens tried an assortment of fastballs, splitters and breaking balls during the workout. Although hitters stood in the batter’s box, he asked that none of them swing.

Clemens said he hasn’t signed his new contract. Hasn’t even read it. As for choosing the Yankees, Clemens said he never meant to offend his other suitors, the Astros and the Boston Red Sox.

“Every decision you make might not make somebody else happy,” he said.