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.