jesus we need to score 4 runs......screw that
Josh Beckett the only pitcher who can get through 5 innings.....dump this rotation and start all over again next year
If we win tonight....we are back to being the favorites with Beckett playing the next game....then we would need one win between Schilling or Matsuzaka
I'm not trying to downgrade his importance in the pen. However, starters are more important and what if he is an ace in hiding? Thats the big question I have with Papelbon but the fact is....Delcarmen has 3 pitches where Papelbon relies on 2. I don't know what kind of stamina he has and if its an injury issue....so be it.
Isn't that Okajima's spot? Delcarmen is our #3-#4-#5 option out of the pen. Limited innings for a player of his caliber. Again its just a thought but he certainly has starter material....the question would be....could he dominate?
Boring day at work which left me with my thoughts. A conversation got started over the good things that happened in the game (few and far between) and Manny Delcarmen was brought up. Without question Manny Delcarmen has made a significant jump this season. He has developed a fantastic changeup to go with his high velocity fastball and Beckett-like curveball. Not to mention his control has really come around and he looks very comfortable on the mound. So here it is:
Manny Delcarmen = Starter
Much talk and debate has surrounded the likes of Jonathan Papelbon being either a starter or a closer. The closer position is such a valuable part and Papelbon has clearly labeled himself as the prime closer in the league. On the other hand...Delcarmen can be no more than a setup man. I don't believe he has ever been a starter but I think it would be interesting to kick the idea. Three plus pitches with excellent velocity and control....
Just a thought
I have no faith in Wakefield based on September stats and his injury issue.....down 3 to 1 if all goes according to plan
Then hoping for Beckett, Schill, and Dice to win in a row....I can see one victory there
I don't think it will matter cause we are going to loose 5 and 6.....we have no starters other than Beckett.
And someone tell Francona to get the hell off the field and leave the ballpark