Schilling on DL, Lester up??

[JShramek]

Curt Schilling will go on the disabled list with his right shoulder problem, the Red Sox announced.

That the Red Sox are rearranging their rotation, it looks like Jon Lester will be the choice to replace Schilling next Tuesday. The team already said that Josh Beckett will be moved up to Sunday and Julian Tavarez will go Monday.

Per: Bostondirtdogs

[BoSox21]

theres already a thread for the Schilling injury stuff

[JShramek]

Its more of a Lester up thread......But thanks for the input!

[redsoxrules]

its too early to bring up lester

[JShramek]

Maybe...But sometimes you have to just see what happens

[ksushi]

I don't think its too early at all. Last year his AAA numbers were good when we brought him up, but he didn't have time to settle in there and learn how to get deep into games etc. There are some intricacies to being a major league pitcher and Lester missed out on those being called up so early last year. I think there was a lot of learning on the job last year for Lester when he was called up and his AAA numbers so far have been great. He is past the point of needing to be on a short leash and I think he is back around full strength. He is ready and I think we might need him.

[JShramek]

I don't think its too early at all. Last year his AAA numbers were good when we brought him up' date=' but he didn't have time to settle in there and learn how to get deep into games etc. There are some intricacies to being a major league pitcher and Lester missed out on those being called up so early last year. I think there was a lot of learning on the job last year for Lester when he was called up and his AAA numbers so far have been great. He is past the point of needing to be on a short leash and I think he is back around full strength. He is ready and I think we might need him.[/quote']

 

I agree! Wont be much worse than Schilling on again off again stuff!!!!!

[redsoxrules]

lester last year only averaged 5.1 innings per start , i cant see that stat getting better just yet , id like for him to get stronger first

[JShramek]

Personally i's bring up Gabbard for atleast 2 starts and see how he does....Then give Lester the ball!

[redsoxrules]

Personally i's bring up Gabbard for atleast 2 starts and see how he does....Then give Lester the ball!

 

thats what i would do first too

[Rdsxmbnt]

Lester is not ready for the Majors right now, hes going to need more time.

[SCM33]

thats what i would do first too

 

Lets bring up Hansack! He was sooooo sick last year!!!! Kidding, I think after his performances this year....that uproar has kind of faded. I would not be opposed to Gabbard coming up...ive liked what ive seen from the kid. Plus hes lefty, and we never see lefty starting pitching in Boston (besides Lester......and ahhhh Bruce Hurst).

[JShramek]

I know David Pauley wont get the call, but has looked just as good!

4-1 3.35 ERA,

[MANNYHOF24]

I know David Pauley wont get the call, but has looked just as good!

4-1 3.35 ERA,

 

I think I'm the only one, but I think that Pauley has a future as a 5th starter somewhere in the MLB. He pitched O.K. a few times last year, and he also sucked a few times last year. He has a good sinking FB and kind of reminds me of a poormans Derek Lowe. If not Lester than I say give Pauley another shot.

[KeepTheFaith1229]

I think I'm the only one' date=' but I think that Pauley has a future as a 5th starter somewhere in the MLB. He pitched O.K. a few times last year, and he also sucked a few times last year. He has a good sinking FB and kind of reminds me of a poormans Derek Lowe. If not Lester than I say give Pauley another shot.[/quote']

 

Over Gabbard?

[BSN07]

Gabbard would be my first choice as well. His spot start earlier this yr was quality.

[BoSox21]

hell, I think I'd rather see Buchholz up here over Pauley. But definitelty Lester then Gabbard as my top 2 choices

[ksushi]

I think I'd rather them not ruin our best prospect since Nomar by rushing him up to the bigs in a season where we are the best team in baseball and don't have an absolute pressing need right now.

[mtbykr]

Just heard on WEEI that David Murphy will be called up this weekend with Shill going on the DL.

[Cocos Disciples]

So he'll be up as the 6th outfielder until Schill's spot is necessary. 6 outfielders!

[carltonfiskga]

Gee McFly, please tell me you wern't serious by that comment about 6 outfielders in San Diego. Were you?

[example1]

Why not Brandon Moss? Is he just too young or what?

[riverside sluggers]

Why not Brandon Moss? Is he just too young or what?

 

Who knows, maybe the Sox are in a way showcasing Murphy?

[Cocos Disciples]

Gabbard's getting the start Tuesday vs. Seattle, according to NESN. He'll face Felix Hernandez.

[BoSox21]

makes sense, Lester hasn't been up to par in AAA lately

[adam123]

I like gabbard he's look's like he's got potential.

[Beckett95]

Lester sucked big time today

 

4.1 IP, 9 H, 8 ER, 4 BB, 4 K