08 was a lucky, but better year than 07.
He was a 3rd starter on a WS team. At the end of the day, I'm happy with what he brought.
He sucked the past few years, but I don't think he prevented a 3rd WS.
If he did that, he needs a financial planner. Paying $100k as a downpayment would be kinda dumb if you think you'll be "struggling" to get by on a $78k salary.
Man, he must be getting food stamps if that's all he makes, amiright...
My only point is that he hasn't been garbage.
When I said "you," it was to the board in general not specifically to you. The board just wants to complain about everything lately. This year has sucked. Mortensen has not.
My point: you can't simply complain about everything.
Looking at his numbers (including MiLB), he's getting better each year. It's not shocking that a pitcher is putting together his best season at age 27. Is he a long term option? No, but calling him "garbage" is just a misunderstanding of how you construct a team. No pitching staff has 12-13 All Stars.
What about his performance has been "garbage?"
SSS, but it has in no way been "garbage."
Red Sox have sucked this year, but you can't simply complain about everything...
I still see 2013 as rebuilding mode. Therefore, the #1 doesn't matter. The "ace" is probably Buchholz at this point. Obviously, it will need to be someone better eventually.
Marlins want way too much for the injury prone Johnson. I'd pass.
I do think a pitcher like Marcum could help.
My rotation would be:
Lester
Buchholz
Marcum
Lackey
Webster/Barnes (whoever is better in ST)