Birthday Boy Beckett

First of all, I decided I’m going to mostly write about the Red Sox because that’s what I want to do, and on that note, here are my thoughts for today. Today is Josh Beckett’s birthday. He turns 32 years old and one could only hope that he will look in the mirror and say “shoot, I’m getting old; maybe I should stop acting like a hormonal teenager.” Beckett and his pissy attitude is getting old as I think I speak for most Red Sox fans. I really liked him as a player but as with the rest of “The Nation” I’m getting tired of his drama. He really needs to check his ego at the door and get off his high horse. Yes Josh, you are paid a lot, and are very talented and blah blah blah. You’ve won World Series rings and gotten your money, and I think it is becoming evident that that is no longer enough. Besides the few mph’s he lost on his fastball, Beckett has also lost his hunger and desire to win. He goes out there when he feels like it, gives 85% and acts like that’s all he can do. People have said his ways have rubbed off on Lester, and I can’t really disagree. Lester seems to feel more entitled these days too. Beckett is just not doing his job right now. The sox need to ditch the guys who are more about themselves than the team and stick with real ballplayers who give it their all night in and night out like Pedroia, Ross, Aviles, etc. Beckett needs to straighten up or get lost. I honestly don’t want to see Beckett go, but something must change. Maybe Beckett can go help Bobby V out with his show, if the room is big enough for the both of their egos that is.

Don't Call It A Comeback

Alright, you should probably call it a comeback. My intent is to get this baseball blog started back up. 1^st post in about 5 months, 1^st this year in fact, but baseball season is heating up and I want to be a part of it in any way I can. With that said, I’ll continue with the theme of comebacks. My hometown Red Sox are going to need to make a comeback in the standings if they want to make the playoffs. Three guys I think will make big comebacks this season include Stephen Strasburg, Adam Wainwright, and Buster Posey. Manny Ramirez will make a comeback with the A’s after his 50 game PED suspension (should be interesting), and perhaps the greatest comeback story I can think of continues with the continued success of Josh Hamilton. Drafted in 1999 with the 1^st overall pick by the then Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Hamilton would soon be out of baseball due to drug and alcohol problems. Being out of baseball from 2003-2005, he made his comeback seamlessly in 2006 with the Cincinnati Reds who gave him a second chance. He was soon traded to the Texas Rangers where he currently spends his days roaming the outfield, and hitting bombs at the plate. He was an all-star in his 1^st year back in baseball in the MLB, (his 1^st year in the majors). He now continues to be an all-star player, and even puts himself in contention for MVP awards with his stellar play. He even won the award in 2010, and would have to be a favorite for the 2012 award early into the season. He is on a torrid pace hitting .402 with 18 homers and 41 RBI’s through 31 games. Hamilton is 1^st in all 3 Triple Crown categories, and on pace for 86 homeruns this year, undoubtedly helped by his monster 4 homerun game just a few games ago. Unlikely that he keeps up this pace, but it is remarkable the comeback he has made. I can only hope to make a comeback as good as Hamilton. From the furthest depths of the internet, my blog shall rise, and hopefully be enjoyed. Happy baseball season.