Wow. Check these numbers out.
John Lackey K/9, Contact % (Against)
2005: 8.57, 76.5%
2006: 7.86, 79.4%
2007: 7.19, 80.3%
2008: 7.16, 81.5%
2009: 7.09, 80.3%
2010: 6.53, 83.7%
2011: 5.49, 85.0%
Lackey's BB/9 with the Angels: 2.6
Lackey's BB/9 with the Red Sox: 3.2
So, his K/9 has regressed, he's not fooling anyone with his pitches, as hitters are making contact with 85% of their swings, and he's afraid of the strike zone.
Awesome.