Beckett doesn't look good

by lpthurston3 on Oct 11, 2008 10:45 PM EDT

Beckett in his game 2 start did not look good. With all the runs the red sox gave him and he couldnt get it done. I know he is hurt and that is probably what most people will say is the reason he was bad, but he was shaking off Tek very much. Now, I also think he shouldn't even have been in that last inning or at least came out after he gave up a hit, but i don't blame that on Beckett. I think if necessary it comes back to Beckett's spot in the rotation to pitch in this series he shouldn't pitch, or even the rest of this postseason. He is hurt and is only hurting us by playing. We have a better chance pitching someone who is healtier and has a better chance to help the team. We all want Beckett to get to 100%, but that probably won't happen. As much as I love Beckett to win this year I believe he needs to be on the bench.

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Game 6

if the Sox are down 3-2, it should be Lester.

If they are up 3-2, it should be Byrd.

Beckett should not pitch again until he is really healthy. He’s obviously not there yet. It doesn’t help the team if he’s pitching through pain and sucks.

by RickD on Oct 12, 2008 3:47 AM EDT reply actions

i couldn't agree more

not only does he suck if he’s in pain, but he could injure himself more…much better idea to wait on him, and see how he feels WHEN the sox get to the world series.

A-Rod drinks wine coolers and Jeter wears lipstick.

by pedroiastroika on Oct 12, 2008 1:29 PM EDT up reply actions

Do you really think we can win a WS without Beckett pitching though? With our current team I think its a risk we have to take. Maybe if Lowell and Schilling were healthy we wouldn’t but as is we need him.

by Gnick on Oct 12, 2008 9:23 PM EDT reply actions

Yes.

It just won’t be easy.

We have an ace in Lester, and Dice-K can shut down opposing teams. If they win three of four starts, and we get a single win from Wakefield or Byrd, that’s enough.

"It's just a tiny little nick, but it hurts when I get champagne in there."
- Jason Bay, on getting spiked scoring the winning run in ALDS Game Four.

by 0157H7 on Oct 12, 2008 9:54 PM EDT up reply actions

Lester

Well Lester looked horrible tonight and i am sure he will bounce back, but Beckett is hurt there is a difference. We can win a World Series without Beckett cause its not worth it to have him pitch and lose and get hurt.

by lpthurston3 on Oct 13, 2008 8:42 PM EDT reply actions