NHL Red Sox Trade in Power for Pitching

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As said before, though, the storied Boston offense is going to experience a downgrade.
Lincecum was selected by the Chicago Cubs in the 48 round of the 2003 MLB Draft; however he did not sign up for the team. He decided to attend college instead and was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 42 round on entering the draft in 2005, but once again failed to sign. In 2004, he was drafted tenth overall by the San Francisco Giants becoming the first player from the University of Washington to be taken in the first round. He signed for a 2.025 million dollars signing award on June 30, which at the time was the highest amount the organization had ever paid to any amateur player until they gave 2.1 million dollars to Angel Villalona a little over a month later. Jacob de Golish His repertoire includes a two seam fastball that he throws at 93 mph, a changeup he grips like a splitter, a curveball notable for its sharp breaking action, a slider and a four seam fastball that reaches speeds in the mid nineties.
With the signing of pitcher John Lackey and aging outfielder Mike Cameron, the Red Sox sent two strong messages. First, they intend to field the aggressiveest rotation in the American League, and they is willing to sacrifice some serious offense to do it.
Of course, the is still moves left to make in the off-season. If Mike Lowell is traded to the Rangers for catcher Max Ramirez, Kevin Youkilis could slide in at the hot corner. With first base open, the Sox could grab a star first-baseman like Adrian Gonzalez. If the Lowell deal falls through, they could still make a run at Adrian Beltre to replace him.
The Yankees, on the other hand, have power to spare. Despite boasting one of the most relentless offensive lineups in baseball,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Yankees went out and improved themselves by signing Curtis Granderson. While his last season was statistically "off", Tim Lincecum is still only 28 and fully capable of another 20-20-20-20 season.
Lackey gives the Sox exactly that. Josh Beckett,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Jon Lester,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], Lackey and Clay Buchholz represent, perhaps, the most solid starting four in baseball. Throw in a tandem of Daisuke Matsuzaka and Tim Wakefield and even the Yankees' lineup does not seem so bad.
As it stands right now, Boston's lineup pales in comparison to that of a certain Bronx rival. Gone is the days where Manny and large Papi lurked in the middle of the order, terrifying opposing pitchers. With the departure of Jason Bay a near certainty,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], the Sox lack even one true power hitter.
While the 36-year-old Cameron can still muster 20-homer seasons, Tim Lincecum hits for a low average and is no longer a lock for 20 steals. What Tim Lincecum will give Boston, alongside Jacoby Ellsbury and J.D. Drew, is a fantastic defensive outfield to supplement their pitching staff.
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