Oil Can Boyd comeback to Sox?
by sign posey on Feb 15, 2009 4:01 PM EST
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- Here's something I can't believe I'm typing... can Dennis "Oil Can" Boyd make a Major League comeback at age 49? Oil Can hasn't pitched since 1991, but claims his velocity is back up in the low 90s, and his curveball is back to form. He's always dreamt of carrying on Satchel Paige's legend and pitching into his 60s. Boyd's quote:
""I have nothing to lose, and all a major league team has to lose is 15 minutes," said Boyd. "Give me 15 minutes and I'll show I can still pitch. That's all I want."
Boyd threw at the Red Sox fantasy camp, and former catcher Mike Stanley said that Oil Can's stuff is the same as it was 18 years ago, and his passion hasn't died down one bit.
Certainly an interesting story, but can he live up to his word?
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Seriously?
I can’t tell if this is real.. Would make a great side show act if true, I hope it is.
Invite him to spring training.
if he performs, give him a shot.
Well, I'll appreciate for you to keep my zingers outta your mouth!
by BoSox415 on Feb 15, 2009 8:27 PM EST reply actions 2 recs
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