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What's wrong with Beckett?
Despite the avowals of the Red Sox that Josh Beckett is fine, it seems difficult to understand where the ineffectiveness is coming from. Pitchers don't just lose multiple miles per hour off their fastballs, as Beckett has, without something being wrong. Could it be the elbow he dealt with in August? Perhaps, though it's hard to believe the Sox would put their ace in jeopardy. Could it be the oblique? Sure, even as Beckett and others say that hasn't been a problem. Could it be the rust of having pitched little in the final months of the season (34 1/3 innings since Aug. 17)? Possibly. Instead, command and consistency have taken the blame, justified or not. With that diminished fastball - and diminished results - the focus now turns to a possible Game 6, the next scheduled start for Beckett. When asked if he would be making that start, Beckett said, "Yeah. Did you guys hear something?"
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Nothing wrong with the boy. The Rays had to win and their boys came thru in the clutch. You think Beckett is Superman or some Ben Affleck or something? He just human nature...you know. That's right. So he was soft, don't cry....he will be stronger nexxt time. Them boys on the Rays are gonna be tuff and determined not to have their meat taken from them!!
Bond 007
San Francisco, Ca, FU
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It's too early for this
Justin Cyder
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Yes, Yes and Yes.
Justin Cyder
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Beckett's career goes good year/bad year. This is the first time he had a sub par year and still went to the playoffs. That being said he isn't 100 percent.
Somehow I don't think Francona's having too tough a time. He doesn't seem to let anything get to him.
Justin Cyder
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What's wrong with Beckett? His face is too fat, makes me want to punch it. Next question. And by the way, Cyder, I'm still at the Mickey D's down the street from your place, I can't seem to shake these munchies ...
Atro Steals Yer Base
World Champs, NY
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nothing's wrong with him he justs sucks right now.
Whalers
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Beckett's next start would be in Tampa, right? I like how it lines up for Tampa ... all they need is one win in Boston to take it back to St. Pete, and then Beckett would be starting the first game there, I think ... GO RAYS! Oh, good morning, Catwoman. Nice lookin' football team you've got there.
Atro Steals Yer Base
World Champs, NY
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Good morning, my dear. Today is little Atro's birthday, one year old!
Atro Steals Yer Base
World Champs, NY
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Man- I had a nice relaxing weekend and today I feel even more torn down tha I did after hell week in college...
A Fact
Fort Wayne , IN
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It is, quite. Well I have a ton to do today, headed back right after his little party. Catch you later .... whattup factoid!
Atro Steals Yer Base
World Champs, NY
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Exactly, that's Beckett's pattern througout his career. Remember the whole blister thing?
The TRUTH
Someplacein, OH
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Congrats bro! Lil Fact turned 2 just the other week!
A Fact
Fort Wayne , IN
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Can't imagine why.
Justin Cyder
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Just trying to get myself together brother... I feel a rough day coming on- but hey, at least it should be quiet at work today with the banks and reserve closed...
Good day to nap under the desk...
A Fact
Fort Wayne , IN
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Fekkem.
Justin Cyder
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I meant it in the most positive way possible.
By all means fekkem.
I'm positive my opinion is fekkem.
Actually F all of em for making me stay up and watch 5 hours of baseball Saturday night. There's very little I want to do for 5 hours.
Justin Cyder
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I was dozing but the roar of the crowd woke me up when the final run scored. I work Sunday's so I was not a happy camper.
Justin Cyder
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What's wrong with him? Nothing. He got lit up. It happens. Kazmir didn't fare much better either. Some games you just don't have your best stuff and that is what happened. Give the Rays hitters credit but Beckett left a lot of pitches out over the plate and he paid for it.
bCColtrinari
Staten Island, NY
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I can think of one thing I would like to do for five hours. :)))))
4192jc (Don't give…
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Myself and a few others have said this past year that Beckett is sooner than later going to be visitng the disabled list and after that will not be the same pitcher he was previously. This not sour rapes. It is not being negative about the guy. It is just a feeling from watching his career.
4192jc (Don't give…
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