Josh Beckett

[Lester82]

A good article about his inconsistency.

 

 

http://www.bostonherald.com/sports/baseball/red_sox/view/20100427josh_beckett_failing_to_deliver_like_true_ace_great_concern/

 

He has actually had 30 starts as a Red Sox where he's given up 5+ runs. Of course his 2006 campaign was the worst of his Red Sox tenure...

[Lester82]

BTW - Rotoworld has taken some cheapshots at Francona over the years, but this is silly. Beckett took his own toll on his E.R.A. - Not his manager.

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=2959&line=288114&spln=1

 

Sure, Francona left Beckett in longer in his last start than needed, but tonight? It was already difficult for a manager to go to his tired 'pen after just 3+ innings. The blame is all on Beckett for the position he put his manager in. Roto's site is focused on the Fantasy baseball aspect of things and poor Josh Beckett's numbers taking a hit. Francona has a tired-out bullpen to worry about...

[Jasonbay44]

BTW - Rotoworld has taken some cheapshots at Francona over the years' date=' but this is silly. Beckett took his [i']own[/i] toll on his E.R.A. - Not his manager.

 

http://www.rotoworld.com/content/playerpages/playerbreakingnews.asp?sport=MLB&id=2959&line=288114&spln=1

 

Sure, Francona left Beckett in longer in his last start than needed, but tonight? It was already difficult for a manager to go to his tired 'pen after just 3+ innings. The blame is all on Beckett for the position he put his manager in. Roto's site is focused on the Fantasy baseball aspect of things and poor Josh Beckett's numbers taking a hit. Francona has a tired-out bullpen to worry about...

 

I agree, the pen had been used a lot lately and it was actually a smart move by Francona to see if Beckett could throw a couple scoreless innings. Its not Francona's fault that Beckett didn't have it and surrendered those two extra runs.

[jacksonianmarch]

Beckett had nothing last night. FB in the low 90s, curve that was hanging, change that he couldnt locate. He was awful. Something mechanical had to be wrong.

[a700hitter]

What did he have to say after the game about his lack of velocity?

[BoSox21]

2010 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

2009 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

[YeAuldBroade]

2010 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

2009 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

Hmmmm... LOL

 

Ok so maybe we shouldn't push the panic button quite yet.

 

Thanks BoSox21

[Palodios]

2010 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

2009 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

 

Even crazier--

2009 in five starts 28.2 IP

2010 in five starts 28.2 IP

[YeAuldBroade]

Even crazier--

2009 in five starts 28.2 IP

2010 in five starts 28.2 IP

Ok... that's just weird.

[riverside sluggers]

2010 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

2009 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

 

boston.com/sports

 

Josh Beckett after five starts last season:

 

2-2, 7.22 ERA, 28.2 IP, 36 H, 24 R, 23 ER, 16 BB, 31 K, .303 OBA

 

Josh Beckett after five starts this season:

 

1-0, 7.22 ERA, 28.2 IP, 37 H, 24 R, 23 ER, 13 BB, 20 K, .316 OBA

 

Terry Francona, John Farrell and the pitcher himself all contend that he is not injured. That his velocity is consistent and within his normal range suggests that is true. Beckett appears only to have a bad case of the stinks.

 

The good news? He was 15-4, 3.33 over his final 27 starts last season. That clock starts ticking on Sunday in Baltimore.

[JimEdHOF2009]

Beckett's problem is location ...it is terrible.. Had he hit the spots Tek was giving him I would not be discussing this. For some reason he has struggled early in recent years... I really cannot explain it. His velocity is there...the movement on the 2 seamer and drop on curve is there though it(12-6 curve) isn't consistently there and almost never over for a strike). I would like to see Beckett develop a splitter because his changeup has no movement and really doesn't have much velocity differential in relation to his fastball.. His change is usually 89-90 MPH..fastball 94-96. A splitter would come in at 84-86 providing more movement and a better change of pace. It doesn't help that Josh's change-up is as straight as his 4 seam fastball.l. His other pitch is a spinning curve...A splitter has little spin. In terms of spin, a splitter is between a knuckle and a fastball..it "tumbles" to the plate...Hitters look for the spin..or lack thereof for quick pitch recognition-- which obviously is essential for making consistent, solid contact. It always help to throw another variable in for the hitters to think about. I think the addition of a splitter would drive Beckett into the upper echelon of MLB pitchers...provided he can learn it. Pelfrey developed a splitter over the winter and he has been nearly unhittable.

[yeszir]

Even crazier--

2009 in five starts 28.2 IP

2010 in five starts 28.2 IP

 

2010 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

2009 - Beckett through 5 starts: 7.22 ERA

 

This is crazy

[TheMino007]

So Beckett is gonna catch fire and then starting sucking in September like he did last year too?

[BoSox21]

So Beckett is gonna catch fire and then starting sucking in September like he did last year too?

 

He will with that attitude.

[WhiskeyBreath]

I know it's just not one thing wrong with Beckett right now but does anyone think he's throwing too many change ups?

[Lester82]

http://www.rustybakeroutdoors.com/images/beck.jpg

 

Another uplifting night from our Texan on the mound... oh well.

[Northern Star]

Better get this figured out soon, s*** is ridiculous. He's being paid in large part to beat the Yankees.

[a700hitter]

Better get this figured out soon' date=' s*** is ridiculous. He's being paid in large part to beat the Yankees.[/quote']So far the only game that they have beaten the Yanks was a Beckett start. He sucked that night, but the team did win that night. Beckett also pitched a phenomenal game against the Rays, but his defense and offense gave the game to the Rays. In that game, there was a misjudge fly ball that fell behind Hermida, a ground ball lost in the lights by Beltre and another pop fly hit. He gave up one legit hit in that game, struck out 8 and walked 1. That was a phenomenal game against the best team in the league. I am not worried about Beckett. He'll produce if healthy. He'll win 15 + games, k close to 200 and have stats comparable to last season. The problem is that these other two teams have jumped out to tremendous starts, and they are going to be hard to catch.

[Northern Star]

So far the only game that they have beaten the Yanks was a Beckett start. He sucked that night' date=' but the team did win that night. Beckett also pitched a phenomenal game against the Rays, but his defense and offense gave the game to the Rays. In that game, there was a misjudge fly ball that fell behind Hermida, a ground ball lost in the lights by Beltre and another pop fly hit. He gave up one legit hit in that game, struck out 8 and walked 1. That was a phenomenal game against the best team in the league. I am not worried about Beckett. He'll produce if healthy. He'll win 15 + games, k close to 200 and have stats comparable to last season. The problem is that these other two teams have jumped out to tremendous starts, and they are going to be hard to carch.[/quote']

 

You can't use opening day to defend Beckett when he did nothing to contribute to the win. Didn't even go 5 IP and gave up 5 runs!

[Lester82]

He would rather repeat for the millionth time that the Red Sox are not as good as the Yankees or Rays, as if this is some sort of revelation, than focus on what the point of the thread is.

 

The problem with Josh Beckett's inconsistency. And, all too frequent starts now displaying an alarming lack to miss bats.

 

Just not allowing 5 + runs for awhile would be a start.

[ORS]

So far the only game that they have beaten the Yanks was a Beckett start. He sucked that night' date=' but the team did win that night. Beckett also pitched a phenomenal game against the Rays, but his defense and offense gave the game to the Rays. In that game, there was a misjudge fly ball that fell behind Hermida, a ground ball lost in the lights by Beltre and another pop fly hit. He gave up one legit hit in that game, struck out 8 and walked 1. That was a phenomenal game against the best team in the league. I am not worried about Beckett. He'll produce if healthy. He'll win 15 + games, k close to 200 and have stats comparable to last season. The problem is that these other two teams have jumped out to tremendous starts, and they are going to be hard to carch.[/quote']

Holy f***, and you have the gall to call anyone an apologist? So what if he was good in, what, one game this year, maybe two. They are in a hole, as you keep reminding us on a daily basis, in large part because Beckett has been, for the most part, s*** this year. No excusing that. You can't be serious with this, Mr "Results" Guy. It's either about the results or it isn't. You couldn't be more hypcritical if you tried.

[Chamomile]

 

How we'll carch any of those teams is beyond me!

[a700hitter]

You can't use opening day to defend Beckett when he did nothing to contribute to the win. Didn't even go 5 IP and gave up 5 runs!

Wasn't making that point at all. I was just pointing out that there have been terrible problems with this team the other 4 days when Beckett doesn't pitch. I am not worried about him. If healthy, he will find his groove and produce to expectations.

[a700hitter]

Holy f***' date=' and you have the gall to call anyone an apologist? So what if he was good in, what, one game this year, maybe two. They are in a hole, as you keep reminding us on a daily basis, in large part because Beckett has been, for the most part, s*** this year. No excusing that. You can't be serious with this, Mr "Results" Guy. It's either about the results or it isn't. You couldn't be more hypcritical if you tried.[/quote']The bartender should have cut you off two rounds earlier.

[a700hitter]

How we'll carch any of those teams is beyond me!

You don't know how, Dutchy/Imperial? We'll catch you if you are stupid enough to post the same pictures of yourself again.

[Chamomile]

You don't know how' date=' Dutchy/Imperial? We'll catch you if you are stupid enough to post the same pictures of yourself again.[/quote']

 

God forbid you admit you spelled a word incorrectly. The internet is serious business.

[a700hitter]

God forbid you admit you spelled a word incorrectly. The internet is serious business.

What I found unfortunate about your last banning was that it came right after you had extended an olive branch after one of your more insane moments. It would be a good idea to keep the olive branch extended.

 

BTW: From your past lives here, you should remember that I am almost never wrong.

[Keeper]

I wanted Cliff Lee instead of Beckett. I was in the minority. Maybe not anymore...

[Divinity]

I wanted Cliff Lee instead of Beckett. I was in the minority. Maybe not anymore...

 

Theo probably assumed he will be in pinstripes next year to join his buddy CC and replace Pettitte as he retires

[ORS]

The bartender should have cut you off two rounds earlier.

Deflection.

 

This doesn't make the hypocrisy you've displayed go away.