A lot of people have their proverbial panties in a bunch over Josh Beckett’s high-and-tight pitch in the first inning of Boston’s game against Los Angeles on Easter Sunday. Pundits, fans of other Major League clubs and even some who root for the Red Sox have labeled Beckett’s "misfire" as dirty, dangerous and suspension worthy. I say, relax people, stop being so sensitive. Boston’s ace was doing what his pitching brethren have taught him through the decades. Beckett was sending a message. You can call it archaic, but it’s part of America’s pastime.
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18 October 2008
here they have only won two of eleven games this season? It will all be decided by the right arm of Josh Beckett. He is the epicenter of what will be a season changing game for the Boston Red Sox. When you compare these two teams position by position, it is a wash. Tampa does have a slight edge based on the current effectiveness of their bats, but Boston’s experience and the after effects of game five make it a wash. Beckett is the difference maker. If he is able to round back into form, you have to remember that this guy has been one of the best post-season pitchers in recent history, he will put the Sox over the top. I know Beckett has not pitched well this post-season, but the Red Sox have had some real post-season magic in recent years. Whether it be Curt Schilling and the bloody sock, or Dave Roberts stolen base, or even the way David Ortiz always seems to put this team on his back and carry them when it seems improbable, the Red Sox seem to find a hero when they need to, regardless of that players’ previous performances, role or injuries. Now, Beckett does not need to be dominant, he just needs to be good. If
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12 March 2008
it at this point in the season, which hasn’t actually started yet.
21-game winner Josh Beckett is the obvious ace of the staff, but his recent back injury aggravation is going to take him out of the entire trip to the far east. This isn’t exactly the best news we’ve heard since his (second) breakout season last year. Beckett’s injury issues, usually attributed to blisters on his finger, have been a red flag for him for most of his career.
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