In thirty minutes, Josh Beckett will take the mound against Jake Peavy and the San Diego Padres. Beckett vs. Peavy, at Petco Park nonetheless, has the potential to be one of the best pitching match ups you will ever see. The two young flamethrowers are off to the best year of their respective careers and are arguably the best single pitchers in the American and National Leagues.
Here is how they stack up against each other:
Peavy: 9-1 1.98 ERA 110 K's 3.79 K/BB
Beckett: 10-1 3.14 ERA 71 K's 3.73 K/BB
Keep in mind the fact that Peavy pitches in the National League at the best pitcher's park on the planet and has not had to pitch against the Yankees twice this year. If you are a fan of pitchers duels and fast games like me, DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS ONE!!!!
- Julio Lugo, the $36 million man is now hitting below the Mendoza Line with and average of .196. I never thought the Lugo signing was a good one, but I do not believe he would perform this badly. Hanley Ramirez, Rentawreck and O-Cab continue to drive Sox fans nuts.
- Speaking of former Red Sox shortstops, my boyhood idol, Nomar Garciaparra continues is struggling at the plate batting a solid .281, but has an OPS of only .659. He better catch fire because James Loney is a budding star, who will steal his at bats.
- The Red Sox have reached a verbal agreement with first pick (55th overall), Nick Hagadone. Hagadone, 21, is a left handed closer with a large 6-5 230 pound frame out of Washington, who the Red Sox plan on converting into a starter. He throws a low 90's fastball with good movement and control. Hagadone's out pitch is a plus slider. He is working on a developing changeup and a splitter. Hagadone was 6-1 with a 2.77 ERA for Washington this season. The Sox made a good selection with the 55th overall pick. If Hagadone's changeup progresses he has the ability to be a top starter at the big league level. At worst, he will become a lefty specialist out of the pen.
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