But Okajima nearly did.
Had the Sox lost last night, they'd be in deep trouble tonight. Even with Beckett pitching. They'd have no arms left in the pen.
Props to Tito for going for the win because it worked out. But having Gagne up was the right move and there really couldn't have been much second guessing otherwise.
http://us.i1.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/sp/getty/2e/fullj.getty-77413991mh243_world_series_.jpg
The Rockies may not be the better team, but they were a damn good team.
This is an incredibly haunting (depressing even?) image, IMO.
Wakefield is a league average starter who costs them $4 million. That's tremendous value.
I'd really like to see Kottaras come up, but I think they'll explore other catchers this offseason.
I really truly think they are going to make a serious push for Lowell this offseason. Keep in mind he's only 17 months older than ARod.
If you're going to commit long term to one of these two guys, I just feel it'd be better for them to spend ~$15 million per for Lowell over the course of 3 or 4 years than commit $30 million to ARod for 8.
Maybe that's just me. But what the guy brings to the table is incredible. He said last night that his heart is in Boston.
I'd sign the guy.
Last night during the postgame Wakefield said he'd be healthy for Spring Training. So, he'll be back.
I'd sign both Wake and Schilling
Exercise Tavarez's option
Re-sign Lowell
Cut Mirabelli
In a word, no. Bowden, Crisp and propsects are not enough to land probably one of the top 5 arms in the AL. Especially when trading within the same division.