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    This is the second year in a row that his numbers have declined, so I don't think we can just chalk this up to a bad season. As for the comparison to Lee, we have to consider whetehr he could turn into a Lincecum. Also, Lee is not a pwer pitcher like Lester. This team needs an overhaul. I think Lester would bring back much more than Beckett on the trade market. I think a 28 year old Lester could most definitely land Upton.
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    In 2008 the Red Sox refused to let Schilling get surgery. They had him do physical therapy that didn't work. He wanted to get the surgery, rehab and try to get back by the end of the season. The vetoed his decision.
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    I think Beckett has a better chance than Lester to regain his form and pitch well in the second half. The big question with regard to Beckett IMO is his commitment. He definitely gives off a vibe that he doesn't give a s***. I think Lester is desperate to improve his performance, but he is having a lot of trouble adjusting to the decreasing velocity and drop in strike outs. Beckett has already adapted to the change in his stuff and succeeded.
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    I'd do the Upton trade now and try to piece together a deal for a 2 month pitcher rental for the remainder of 2012, but then go full throttle for Hamels in the off season.
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    I don't think Hamels signs an extension at the TD. Has any big time pitcher agreed to a sign and trade in his walk year? I am all for acquiring him as a FA in the offseason and doing the Upton trade too.
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    In the non-Pedroia lineup, I would have Middlebrooks in the 5th or 6th slot depending on the pitcher. These look much better than the lineups that we have been fielding lately. They should give us a fighting chance against the 3-0 and 4-0 first inning holes that our pitchers seem to dig every game.
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    ^ This should be in fearless predictions.
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    So, you wouldn't consider trading Lester in the off season?
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    Time to review my progress: Does anyone else want to review their predictions?
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    The Cards didn't come back from 10 games back at the All Star Break and win the division in 2011. They were tied for first at the ASB. The 2010 Giants were only 4 games behind the division leaders at the ASB. The 2009 Twins were also only 4 games back of the division lead at the ASB. The 2007 Rockies were 5.5 games out of the division lead at the ASB. Even the 2011 Rays were only 6 games back at the ASB. Yes, they were behind the Red Sox by 10 games on August 10th, but it took a record-breaking epic September collapse for them to catch the Red Sox. So, tell me again how this type of comeback happens every year.
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    The bad news is that last season the team's record in his starts was 16-15 and this season it is 7-11. Not an ace. All of his numbers are going in the wrong direction. Over the last 2 seasons, his hits per 9 inning have gone up and k's per 9 innings have declined. I'm not buying that his BApip will normalize. I might agree with this if his k's/9 innings had not been decreasing. To me it is clear that his stuff is not what it had been. His fastball velocity is decreasing. I would trade him while he has a lot of value before they wait too long and he becomes another Lincecum.
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    Although Sweeney has done an okay job. A 6'4" 240lb outfielder with 0 homers and average speed is not going to bring back much on the trade market.
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    Most of the time that pitch got popped up or missed entirely even if the batter was sitting on it. It just didn't work out that time.
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    Yep, and a combination of Bard and Aceves in the 8th and 9th innings would have been cheaper than getting Bailey and Sweeney. Bailey makes $4 million and I am pretty sure that Sweeney makes more than Reddick. Bailey's salary and Sweeney's money could have been invested in a real starter instead of rolling the dice with Bard. In the end their moves were foolish. They could have gone cheap without being stupid.
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