Gotta give it to the sox. After much debate, scuttlebutt, and decision, the came up with a rotation that I think will serve them well. So, let’s break it down.
1. Josh Beckett – when he is on, he is one of the top pitchers in the game. No doubt. If they can get the contract settled, then I would expect good things.
2. John Lester – perfect number two to counteract Beckett. Great pitches and left hander. What a 1-2 punch
3. John Lackey – the third of the J’s hits this spot in the rotation. Talk about powerful pitching. This weekend, the Butch Stearn’s radio show callers were trying to figure out the top number 3 pitchers of all time in Red Sox history. If Lackey stays true to form, he is it....making the top three TOUGH to beat.
4. Tim Wakefield – he is a mainstay and been here forever. Deserves to keep this spot for now (and given his propensity to pitch only half a year nowadays, Daisuke will fill in later). Knuckleball is a good contrast to the first three pitchers.
5. Clay Buchholz – a possible ace in training, this is a great spot for him. Imagine what he can do against other team’s number 5 pitchers.
WOW!This is a great lineup.....now can’t wait to see what the batting order looks like.
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