6/26: Josh vs. Jair.

Josh Beckett looks to continue pitching as good, if not better, than anyone in baseball.

Dave Magadan suspended.

Huge news in Red Sox nation. Dave Magadan has been suspended for one game.

Because it impacts everyone so much, hitters will probably see an average of 3 pitches per plate appearance, and fall into the “Jeff Franceour school of hitting.” ;)

But really, I’ve meaning to praise Magadan for what he (seemingly) does. And that is to help ensure that each and every hitter has a plan when they step to the plate.

WAS 9, BOS 3: Debut

It’s not quite the debut John Smoltz may have wanted but it’s a starting point.

Evaluating Smoltz’s debut

Zach Hayes is traveling today, and asked me to fill-in, so I thought I’d share my thoughts on John Smoltz’s debut and start a discussion about it. Here goes…
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