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I was meaning to write something here about how much of a mistake it was to start Josh Beckett on three days rest in game 6 of the World Series, and then Carl Pavano, also on short rest, in game 7, if necessary. It was, in my mind, the same mistake the Indians made back in 1997 against the Marlins – starting Bartolo Colon on three days rest in game 6 (and having him not pitch well) and then not having your best pitcher ready for game 7. I really thought they’d be better off throwing anyone else out there tonight, and then having Beckett on full rest, with Pavano on three days out of the bullpen if needed.
Josh Beckett proved me wrong. He threw a seven hit shutout, walked only two batters, and struck out nine on only 107 pitches. This was his second complete game shutout of the postseason, and incredibly, only the second complete game (and shutout) of his career. He’s never thrown a complete game during the regular season, and now has two in the biggest games of his career. The first, with his team down three games to one and facing elimination, and the second to clinch the World Series.
And he’s a year younger than I am. Incredible.
(P.S.: Woohoo! Yankees lost!)
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Ya the Yankees lost – there must be justice in the world – except that the Cubbies were illiminated which throws the whole justice thing into question.
So long as the Yankees DIDN’T win, all is right with the world.
its a little more than just refreshing to see the yankees loose
wanted cubbies vs sox, but “So long as the Yankees DIDN’T win, all is right with the world.”