I am ok with Aceves or Rich Hill coming out for the 8th or 9th. But yea. We don't want Shakey Wakey or Oki Joki coming out for the end of the game to blow it. That would be beyond devastating.
Beckett has gotten dicked twice now in terms of throwing gems against the Yankees. Always a bigger story appearing. Last time it was Manny retiring. Now its Posada.
Josh Beckett ERA: 1.75
Matt Albers ERA: 1.76
Wow. I love that.
Oh by the way - 2007 Beckett in first 7 games: 2.51 ERA. 2011 Beckett in first 7 games: 1.75.
His 95mph running fastball is absolutely filthy. He needs to harness a bit more control though, but regardless, he's been outstanding. Especially when Jenks has sucked and ultimately DL'ed.
I knew I forgot something. That was the main point of that post and then I started watching the game and got sidetracked and forgot what I was saying.
Sorry I'm a moron.
I'm stopping now.
I'm so pumped we just shelled CC. I love beating his ass. If we can hold on to this lead, we're a Freddy Garcia away from a 3 game sweep in the Bronx with Lester on the bump.