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O Starters Where Art Thou?
Recently a certain Red Sox hurler has come under scrutiny, and I'm not talking about the guy whose DFA announcement caused birds to sing and lepers to dance Javier Lopez. No, the man under fire is Josh Beckett, two-time playoff hero, 2007 Cy Young runner up, and "on paper" Sox ace. I'm with those...
2009, A Domination Oddysey: The Rotation
Welcome to part 1 of my comprehensive look at the offseason. Today we begin with the starting rotation. Warning: you may want to ready a torch and pitchfork as you read my suggestions. 2008 Analysis The 2008 Red Sox were the best strike-out team in the league (counting the 'pen), and had the 4th...
Que Sera, Sera
Let me tell you a story. There once was a pitcher with enormous talent. In the minor leagues, he struck out many batters (9.18 K / 9IP), but he was never truly dominant (4.79 ERA, 1.39 WHIP). After three years in the system, in which he never topped A-ball, he was left unprotected by his club....
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