Thank you Nutmeg.
STL used the compensation pick they received for Albert Pujols signing with the LAA on a right hander from Texas A&M named Michael Wacha. He’s pitching the way he is just 17 months after he was drafted. WOW!!!
I can see Brandon Workman being a very solid starting pitcher next season; he seems to get it and take charge.
Franklin Morales/Matt Thornton: In any situation where the Sox need to get tough lefty out, I’d rather see Felix Doubront come into the game. I’d leave both of them off the WS roster.
Buchholtz: I’ve been thinking the same thing. He’s either still hurt, a headcase or a bit of both. And he IS hurt EVERY season. Should they win the WS, BOS will have a mountain of goodwill built up and trading Buchholtz will be an easier “sell” to the fanbase. Sell him high, just like they did with Inglesias.
Ping to 522.
Felix Dubront is the obvious choice over the inferior Morales and Thornton. Definitely leave 'em both off the WS roster (and get rid of them in the off-season). I also think Brandon Workman holds promise.
Yep: Sell Buchholz high, after we hopefully win the WS. I would love to see the Red Sox pick up a solid, *consistent* starter like a Michael Wacha in his place.
I never knew you were such an excellent baseball analyst... ;-)
Hope you're feeling better, by the way...