He doesnt have the funds.
The FA Cup used to be a big deal, almost on the level of a league title I think. It just isnt that important anymore. I think the Carling Cup is BS.
Just gave an interview about how he didn't want his first start to be against the Braves because of all the bagged and s*** that would come with it. He knows when they play them its not just an ordinary game and he how he wants his first game back to be like any other. He told the Sox he he does not want his first start against them a while ago.