Re: Gammons says Sox land Beckett



Mark Stahl wrote:
> Beckett and Lowell for Hanley Ramirez and Annibal Sanchez is the word.
>
> I *love* this trade. It's not often that a 25y.o. ace type becomes
> available. Sanchez and Ramirez have fantastic potential but Beckett has
> shown that he can do it in the majors. Beckett's minor injuries (mostly
> blisters and such) have kept his pitch count down through his most
> vulnerable years. Lowell can at least defend and may bounce back. Last year
> he made his 30 starts and pitched well, and who could forget him shutting
> the Yanks down in the stadium in the WS?
>
> Let's see the Sox extend Beckett long-term. This is huge.

I'm pleased as well. Beckett is the kind of guy who I don't mind giving
up prospects for. He could be an ace next year if he's healthy.

-Kenny

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    ... >>> Sox don't need Lowell and shouldn't add the payroll. ... >>> another Mike Lansing. ... > $10-$12M to the payroll for Beckett and 3B mediocrity? ...
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  • Re: IN THEO WE TRUST!
    ... Beckett and Lowell at a huge cost in salary. ... Think about this team minus Lowell and Beckett right now. ... of 5 game contracts? ...
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  • Re: My thoughts on the trade !!!
    ... ranked 6th among the 9 full time qualifiers at 3rd in ZR. ... the success of this deal hinges on the right arm of Beckett. ... What you are not thinking about is if Lowell is anywhere near as bad as ... This is why I do not so much mind overpaying Lowell for now. ...
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  • Re: In the Last 15 games vrs A.L.Teams
    ... farm system for a pitcher with a 5+ ERA. ... People talk about how decent Lowell is doing, ... I'm sure they were aware that Beckett was not an absolute ... when Pedro was brought here in a similar fashion. ...
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