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Josh Beckett is a starting pitcher for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Originally hailing from Spring, Texas, Beckett played for the Florida Marlins prior to being traded to the Red Sox. While with the Marlins, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award. In 2005, Beckett was traded to the Red Sox, and in July of 2006, he signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with a $10 million club option for 2010. In his first season with the Red Sox, he had 16 wins, 33 starts and 204.2 innings pitched.
Josh Beckett is a starting pitcher for the MLB's Boston Red Sox. Originally hailing from Spring, Texas, Beckett played for the Florida Marlins prior to being traded to the Red Sox. While with the Marlins, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award. In 2005, Beckett was traded to the Red Sox, and in July of 2006, he signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with a $10 million club option for 2010. In his first season with the Red Sox, he had 16 wins, 33 starts and 204.2 innings pitched.
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Don't risk too much, too early, on pitchers
Back in March for my first column I advised you not to select Johan Santana in the first round or spend a large amount of your budget on him, or any other starting pitcher. Placing too much emphasis on starting pitching is a risk. Pitchers are more likely...Tags: Major League Baseball, Johan Santana, Mike Mussina, Kyle Lohse, Ryan Dempster
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Youkilis Returns; Drew Targets Monday
Courant Staff WriterThe Red Sox welcomed back another key component to their final postseason push Saturday, with Kevin Youkilis returning to the lineup after missing three games with a bad back. The final piece is not far away. J.D. Drew, out since Aug. 18 with his own...Tags: Tropical Storms, Kevin Youkilis, Fenway Park, Julio Lugo, Terry Francona
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MLB WATCH
Quentin breaks wrist American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the White Sox leftfielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was injured...Tags: Boston Red Sox, Major League Baseball, Mike Lowell, Carlos Quentin, American League
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Rays fall to hot Blue Jays
Roy Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to six. Athletics 11, Orioles 2...Tags: Physical Fitness, Minnesota Twins, Major League Baseball, Detroit Tigers, Baltimore Orioles
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White Sox OF Quentin to undergo surgery
Of The Associated PressAmerican League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken wrist, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was removed from the lineup before Tuesday's game because of...Tags: Major League Baseball, Carlos Quentin, American League, Rush University, Chicago White Sox
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White Sox's Quentin smacks bat, breaks wrist
American League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was injured Monday night...Tags: Health Treatments, Major League Baseball, Carlos Quentin, Boston Red Sox, Mike Lowell
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Halladay pitches Blue Jays to win over Rays
Roy Halladay pitched seven solid innings to win his fifth straight start, Alex Rios hit two homers and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4 on Friday night to extend their season-high winning streak to six. Rios hit a solo homer in the third...Tags: Atlanta Braves, Physical Fitness, Major League Baseball, Ted Lilly, Florida Marlins
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Yankees avoid a no-htter but lose to Seattle
Brandon Morrow's bid to become only the second pitcher in modern history to throw a no-hitter in his first major league start ended when pinch-hitter Wilson Betemit doubled with two outs in the eighth inning, and the Seattle Mariners held on to beat the...Tags: Atlanta Braves, Physical Fitness, Seattle Mariners, Florida Marlins, Baltimore Orioles
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Beckett Sharp As Red Sox Win
Courant Staff WriterAfter about five pitches Friday night, Josh Beckett knew everything was going to be OK. After 80 pitches, manager Terry Francona was in full agreement. Pitching for the first time since Aug. 17 because of numbness in his right hand and discomfort in...Tags: Major League Baseball, Fenway Park, Terry Francona, Josh Hamilton, Pokey Reese
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Carlos Quentin breaks wrist hitting own bat
AP Sports WriterAmerican League home run leader Carlos Quentin has a broken right wrist stemming from his own temper, and the Chicago White Sox left fielder will have surgery Monday that could sideline him for the rest of the season. Quentin was injured Monday night in...Tags: Joe Crede, Health Treatments, Major League Baseball, Spring Training, Jim Thome
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Yankees avoid complete disaster
On the Yankees beatThe series didn't go as the Yankees hoped, but they averted a complete meltdown by beating the Red Sox 3-2, courtesy of Jason Giambi and Mike Mussina. Mussina got a no-decision, allowing two earned runs in seven innings. Giambi was......Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Boston Red Sox, Mike Mussina, Basketball, Jason Giambi
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Pedroia Surprise MVP Candidate
Courant Staff WriterWith every hit, the chants grew louder at Fenway Park. By the time the Red Sox finished their homestand with a victory over the Orioles Wednesday, cries of "MVP, MVP" reverberated each time Dustin Pedroia stepped into the batter's box. But the second...Tags: Major League Baseball, Kevin Youkilis, Miguel Cabrera, Soccer, Alex Cora
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