I wish they left him in for the complete game 1 hitter last night, but man is this kid going to be a star.
2006-07-19 03:49:33 · 11 answers · asked by AnswerMan 3 in Sports ➔ Baseball
I recognize Lester has gotten into some jams with his control, but whats ets him apart from other rookies is that he gets out of the jams and never looks even the lsightest bit nervous doing it.
I love all Red Sox fans for being the most insightful and dedicated sports fans there are.
2006-07-19 04:30:52 · update #1
He's been better than expected, but he's also been very lucky. If he keeps walking batters at his current rate, he's going to get killed. But that can be worked on. On the bright side, he's obviously got the mental make-up to pitch out of jams, and that can't be taught.
2006-07-19 04:28:51 · answer #1 · answered by Steven S 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Schilling, Beckett, Lester, and now what, two days of rain? Wakefield is hurt and Snyder is unproven and has 10+ ERA. Any other gems like Lester in Pawtucket? The Red Sox website does not list a probable starter for Saturday in Seattle.
2006-07-20 03:20:50 · answer #2 · answered by mattapan26 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jonathan papelbon - will be a starter next year maybe, it depends on the hansen sistuation
jon lester - already in the rotation and hes not looking back
manny del carmen - i think this guys going to be the 8th ining bridge guy
craig hansen - closer next year?
too bad the yankees dont have young pitching studs like these guys,
i am soooo glad the red sox have a farm system, not only do they have great pitching the have pedrioa playing 2b/ss and many great outfield prospects, ellsbury and murphy
GOOOO SOX!!!!
2006-07-19 11:52:13 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lester is awesome!! He's not going to overpower guys but he's very crafty and he's absolutely tough on right handers. Plus, he's still learning how to execute his cut fastball, so he's only going to get better. But the combination of Papelbon and Lester, 2 rookies...can't beat that!
2006-07-19 10:54:52 · answer #4 · answered by USC Fan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No dought he goin to be a top of the rotation in the near future. I hope the dont do somethin stupid like trade him (knock on wood). The Red Sox are goin to be contenders for a long time.
2006-07-19 11:02:31 · answer #5 · answered by GFMLM 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is the answer to our dreams. He's the 1st Red Sox rookie to win his first 5. This will boost his confidence!
2006-07-19 10:57:34 · answer #6 · answered by Matt G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hes an amazing pitcher to watch, and I agree he is going to be a mega star.Your right about him not getting neavous when he gets himself in a jam, hes one of the most controlled pitchers there is.
2006-07-19 10:54:17 · answer #7 · answered by littleman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is pitching great. Filling the spot for them.
As for leaving him in. I am sure that Terry and Al were watching his pitch counts and decided not to wear his arm out . Let Pappelbom come in and close it down.
2006-07-19 10:59:12 · answer #8 · answered by mick987g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, he is good! I was impressed!
I hope Josh does a good job today on the mound!
2006-07-19 10:57:17 · answer #9 · answered by beckett's girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lester is great.... JUST KIDDING
GO YANKEES! GO YANKEES! GO YANKEES!
2006-07-19 11:45:33 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋