Red Sox Nation seems frustrated with Jon Lester after three straight sub par pitching performances for Pawtucket. The worst of the three, came last night against the Louisville Bats where he gave up 8 earned runs on 9 hits in 4.1 innings. His stuff isn't as sharp and there is less life on his fastball because of stamina issues.
Sox fans need to patient with Lester. The guy just came back from leukemia and deserves a freebie for the season. It is a blessing that a sick and weakened Lester has even been able to pitch this year. Let him work on his command and regain his stamina for the rest of the year in Triple A. If he can help the Red Sox in September, it will be icing on the cake. If not, with his heart, desire and talent, he will be more than ready for Spring Training and a breakout 2008 season.
NOTES FROM AROUND THE LEAGUE
- Brewer's farmhand Manny Parra threw a perfect game tonight, leading the Nashville Sounds over the Round Rock Express in Pacific Coast League Action. On the season, the 24 year old southpaw is 8-4 with a 2.45 ERA and a .221 OBA. He has solid ground ball tendencies with a 1.31 GO/AO and averages over a strike out per and inning.
- Am I the only one that is sick of Ozzie Guillen and his escapades? Ken Williams needs to fire this guy immediately, after his newest sophmoric comment:
"We have to apologize to the fans watching this thing because I'm tired of watching this day in and day out. ... Wow. You thought I was a good manager. Well, look at me now. I'm not that good. You're as good as your players are."
There is no excuse for a manager throwing his team under the bus publicly especially in Guillen's case. He does not deserve the benefit of the doubt with his past history of idiotic comments. Note to Ken Williams: Grow some stones and fire the loose cannon.
- Check out Red Sox pitching prospect Clay Buchholz as he vacates the #5 spot on Baseball America's Prospect Hot Sheet.
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