not to mention, you dont do that to your number 1, Im not big on worrying about players emotions, but thats not a message we would want to send to an ace who we would probably like to resign soon, when Beckett is on he is among the top 5 pitchers in the league, he is a number 1 even if he is having a rough patch and Im not going to be worried if Beckett is our number 1 pitcher for the post season, Id be more upset if he wasnt. if we give him a bit extra rest here I think he will be fine, he has been less than stellar as of late but not nearly as he was last year, I will still give him the benefit of the doubt until he proves he isnt worthy which I honestly dont see happening.