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CORRECTION
The submission yesterday was from JOSH in NH - not SCOTT. I apologize for the error.
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Trish
 Scott in NH, I think that it's you that have shown your lack of knowledge of baseball! Your comment regarding Justin Masterson was uncalled for. the Red Sox signed Masterson to be a back of the rotation starter who will give them innings and keep them in games, last season Masterson was plagued by injury's and I believe the Sox are hoping he might return to his 2013 results when he won 14 games for the Indians. Remember the Sox are the ones who signed him to a 9.5 million contract and that should tell you they think he's a decent gamble and many of the baseball experts agree with the Sox.
I was sorry to see Jon Lester leave the Sox but you know if the Sox really wanted him they would have signed him before he became a FA. Everyone should respect and thank Jon for his 6-7 years he gave the Sox and wish him well in Chicago.
JR * Pittsfield
Well Scott, I'm afraid I have to disagree with you. I do agree that Mark is quite often off point, but Masterson is not as bad as you imply. As a baseball fan, not just the Sox, I believe that he is, at worst, another Buchholtz. As a #4 or #5 starter, he is much better of than near the top of the rotation. In Cleveland he was expected to lead the staff. He will not have that pressure here. Of course it all remains to be seen what will happen and Ben will probably still make a trade or 2 with the pitching staff.
Lynn in Tewksbury
Wow, Scott in NH - you certainly don't pull your punches. How do you feel about the rest of the bullpen? Do you really think they are done looking and buying? I don't. I also don't think one pitcher is going to pull this team into the Pits as you obviously do.
Jim Griswold
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