Fireballing Texan Josh Beckett fits the classic mold made historic by Roger Clemens and Nolan Ryan. A pitching prodigy, Beckett utterly dominated the minor leagues before making his major league debut. While he has yet to put together a full season of excellence in line with his talent, his skill was apparent as he dominated the New York Yankees in the World Series.
The decision is obviously out of Josh Beckett's hands, but if the Red Sox starter had a say, Tim Wakefield would be an All-Star. As the team's ace, Beckett...
Publ.Date : Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:33:15 GMTPITCHERS - m-Andrew Bailey, Oakland; m-Mark Buerhle, Chicago White Sox; p-Josh Beckett, Boston; m-Brian Fuentes, L.A. Angels; p-Zack Greinke, Kansas City; p-Roy Halladay, Toronto; m-Felix Hernandez, Seattle; p-Edwin Jackson, Detroit; p-Joe Nathan, Minnesota; p-Jonathan Papelbon, Boston; p-Mariano Rivera, N.Y. Yankees; p-Justin Verlander, Detroit; m-Tim Wakefield, Boston. CATCHER - p-Victor ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:58:48 GMTJason Bay. Dustin Pedroia. Jonathan Papelbon. Kevin Youkilis. Josh Beckett. All have been to All-Star Games before. All are young, and will probably go again. So congratulations to them, but we know and they know that they aren't the headline on this All-Star Selection story. After starting more games than any Sox pitcher ever, after being rejected by the Pirates (to be fair, it was so long ago ...
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:30:13 GMT
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Josh Beckett was the #2 overall pick in the draft and also the second Josh, behind OF Josh Hamilton, who was selected by Tampa Bay.
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