Go, Titletown!: How Tom Brady matches up against Andrew Luck

  • Subscribe to our RSS feed.
  • Twitter
  • StumbleUpon
  • Reddit
  • Facebook
  • Digg

Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Red Sox looking like they could really use Clay Buchholz: Why the 28 year old needs to adopt that Patrice Bergeron mindset

Posted on 09:12 by RAJA BABU

All Star pitcher: Clay Buchholz has not pitched since June 8th and the Red Sox need him back...NOW!

After making his season debut just 3 days after the season began, Buchholz allowed just 10 runs in his first 5 starts before getting even better in ensuing games. By May 1st, Buchholz was 6 and 0 without a single no decision. By June 8th, he remained undefeated through nine stars and was widely regarded as one of the hottest pitchers in baseball as his near no hitter in May and season ERA of 1.71 had stymied hitters day in and day out. Yet in the blink of an eye, things went from great to well, not so great.

After going down back in June due of a neck strain I can guarantee you no one would ever have believed that a neck STRAIN would keep Boston's all-star out of the lineup for what will be going on 2 months now. 
Regardless of what you THOUGHT, he is. The 28 year old, 9-0 Boston ace has not pitched in almost 50 days and according to WEEI reports, even though he has now been told by not one but 2 doctors that he is OK. to play he likely won’t for some time now.

“Clay comes back, I think, with a little bit more peace of mind and he’ll continue on the throwing program that’s been already put in place,” Manager John Farrall said after the doctors decision was May announced last night.

Nevertheless, when you look at what Buchholz has done on the road to rehab well, you don't need look very deep before you realize that the Sox organization and Buchholz could probably use a little dose of Patrice Bergeron play through the pain action. After just 2 or 3 bullpen sessions, Buchholz has continued to complain about his neck. He is still yet play that simulated game scheduled for him and is treating his rehab schedule like it don't exist. 

“I don’t have a date, we feel like he’s going to have to continue to progress in some further distance in long toss before getting on the mound. He’s going to need probably three bullpens before we get into a simulated game situation before going out on a rehab start. That’s the best I can outline right now.” Farrell also said.
Yet for the Sox, sadly, Farrell's words have actually been the most decisive ever spoken on the subject of Buchholz. Why? Because of the right hander's insistence to only play when he is 100 percent.

“From my understanding of the exam and what Dr. Andrews relayed to [Buchholz] is that he’s going to feel some, at times, some little stiffness or discomfort just by virtue of getting back in pitching shape,” Farrell continued to say slightly hinting to the fact that Buchholz would NEED to face a little discomfort in his rehab.
Regardless of all that, the end may be in sight. Well not really.


As more and more speculation have come out surrounding when Buchholz will make his return a small collection of dates has been chosen as the most likely section of games for which his arm will once again be utilized-- mid-august-- the only problem is that is  LONG way away.
Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook
Posted in Clay Buchholz, Red Sox | No comments
Newer Post Older Post Home
View mobile version

0 comments:

Post a Comment

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)

Popular Posts

  • Mookie Betts called up by Red Sox: Stunning prospect is good but Sox are in danger of rushing him
    This is Mookie Betts. He is 21 years old, weighs 156 pounds and is just about 5 feet 9 inches tall. He plays outfield had has spent the 2 an...
  • Jermaine Jones signs with New England Revolution: World Cup alum huge boost for Revs midfield
    32 year old German/American midfielder, Jermaine Jones signed a deal with the New England Revolution earlier this week that bought out his s...
  • Red Sox sellout streak come to a close
    The streak that never was. For 820 fraudulent games (post season and regular season) ,  baseballs most beloved ballpark, was "sold out....
  • The popularity problem: why America's youth's lack of interest in baseball will come back to hurt the MLB
    October 9th, 2012: Seattle based rapper Macklemore releases  a song deviating from his theme of intense controversial topics and turning to ...
  • No Room for error: behind the drama of being an NFL kicker AND a look at Stephan Gostkowski
    You can't play football unless you can bench press a linebacker and take a bone breaking hit without, you know, breaking bones. But ther...
  • Jon Lester, Johnny Gomes traded to Oakland: Sox get Yoenis Cespedes in return...Lackey to Cardinals as well
    It was been a story line that was long ago written. Early Thursday morning, Jon Lester was traded out of Boston because of the Red Sox' ...
  • Former Sox burnout Jake Peavy playing well since trade to San Fransisco
    Former Red Sox pitcher, Cy Young Award Winner and 2 time World Series champion, Jake Peavy, has endured a rather up and down last few years....
  • Bostonians watch Ottawa Shooting tribute and recognize their new unity in acknowledgment
    October 25th, 2014 Dakota Antelman There exists a bond between those who whiteness terror. It is not a happy bond; but it is a necessary, hu...
  • David Pastrnak to remain with Bruins past 9th game milestone
    (Photo by Elise Amendola/AP) by Dakota Antelman Bruins general manager, Peter Chiarelli, announced Thursday that rookie forward David Pastrn...
  • Practice squad experiments Charley Hughlett, Xavier Grimble released
    November 28, 2014 by Dakota Antelman After last week’s running back shakeups, the Patriots worked out several roster moves with their practi...

Categories

  • #Burythebird
  • 2013 in 8 Days
  • 2013 MLB All Star Game
  • 2013 Super Bowl
  • Aaron Dobson
  • Aaron Hernandez
  • Adam McQuaid
  • AJ Pierzynski
  • Alex Khokhlachev
  • Allen Craig
  • Andrew Ference
  • Anthony Camara
  • Anton Khudobin
  • Aquib Talib
  • BC Eagles
  • Ben Cherrington
  • Bill Belichick
  • Biogenesis scandal
  • Blackhawks
  • Blake Swiheart
  • Bob Kraft
  • Brad Marchand
  • Brandon Boulden
  • Brandon Browner
  • Brandon LaFell
  • Brandon LeFell
  • Brian Tyms
  • Bruins
  • Bruins preview
  • Bruins recap
  • Bruins season preview
  • Bryan Stork
  • Carl Soderberg
  • Chad Johnson
  • Chandler Jones
  • Charley Hughlett
  • Charlie Jacobs
  • Chris Kelly
  • Christian Vasquez
  • Claude Jullian
  • Clay Buchholz
  • Craig Breslow
  • Craig Cunningham
  • Dan Butler
  • Dan Connolly
  • Danial Nava
  • Danial Pallie
  • Danny Aiken
  • Danny Amendola
  • Darrelle Revis
  • David Krejci
  • David Ortiz
  • David Pastrnak
  • David Ross
  • David Warsofky
  • Dennis Sidenberg
  • Derrick Gordon
  • Devin McCourty
  • Domonique Easley
  • Dont'e Hightower
  • Dougie Hamilton
  • Dustin Pedroia
  • Frozen Fenway
  • Game notes
  • Grady Seismore
  • Gregory Campbell
  • Hanley Ramirez
  • Jacoby Ellsbury
  • Jake Peavy
  • James White
  • Jarome Iginla
  • Jaromir Jagr
  • Jason Collins
  • Jermaine Jones
  • Jimmy Garrapolo
  • Joe Kelly
  • John Farrell
  • John Henry
  • John Lackey
  • Johnney Gomes
  • Johnny Boychuck
  • Johnny Gomes
  • Jon Lester
  • Jonas Gray
  • Jordan Caron
  • Julian Edelman
  • Jullian Edelman
  • Justin Masterson
  • Kenbrell Thompkins
  • Kevin Miller
  • Koji Uehara
  • Kyle Arrington
  • LeGarret Blount
  • LeGarrett Blount
  • Linus Arnesson
  • Loui Eriksson
  • Malcom Subban
  • Matt Bartowski
  • Matt Fraser
  • Matt Reis
  • Matthew Slater
  • Mayor Menino
  • Michael Sam
  • Mike Napoli
  • Milan Lucic
  • Mookie Betts
  • Nate Solder
  • Nathan Horton
  • NCAA
  • NECBL
  • New England Revolution
  • NFL Power Rankings
  • NHL draft
  • NHL Power Rankings
  • Nik Wallenda
  • Niklas Svedberg
  • Off-Season 2013
  • One Year Later
  • Pablo Sandoval
  • Patrice Bergeon
  • Patrice Bergeron
  • Patrick Chung
  • Patriots
  • Patriots Preview
  • Patriots Recap
  • Peter Chiarelli
  • Pro Bowl
  • Red S
  • Red Sox
  • Red Sox recap
  • Rick Porcello
  • Riley Smith
  • Rob Gronkowski
  • Rob Nincovich
  • Ruby De La Rosa
  • Rusney Castillo
  • Ryan Allen
  • Ryan Dempster
  • Ryan Hanigan
  • Ryan Spooner
  • Sebastian Vollmer
  • Seth Griffith
  • Shane Vereen
  • Shane Victorino
  • Shawn Thornton
  • Sochi Olympics
  • Spring Training 2014
  • Statistics
  • Stephan Drew
  • Stephan Gostkowski
  • Stephan Ridley
  • Super Bowl 2014
  • The Marathon 1 year Anniversary
  • The Mount Rushmore of Boston Sports
  • TIm Tebow
  • Tim Thomas
  • Tim Wright
  • Tom Brady
  • Torey Krug
  • Tour De France
  • Trade roomers
  • Tuukka Rask
  • Tyler Seguin
  • Vince Wilfork
  • Wade Miley
  • Wes Welker
  • Will Middlebrooks
  • Winter Meetings
  • World Cup
  • World Cup recap
  • Xander Bogarts
  • Xavier Grimble
  • Yoenis Cespedes
  • Zach Trotman
  • Zdeno Chara

Blog Archive

  • ►  2015 (27)
    • ►  January (27)
  • ►  2014 (226)
    • ►  December (25)
    • ►  November (36)
    • ►  October (25)
    • ►  September (23)
    • ►  August (3)
    • ►  July (7)
    • ►  June (12)
    • ►  May (11)
    • ►  April (15)
    • ►  March (16)
    • ►  February (29)
    • ►  January (24)
  • ▼  2013 (247)
    • ►  December (34)
    • ►  November (18)
    • ►  October (13)
    • ►  September (28)
    • ►  August (47)
    • ▼  July (43)
      • Red Sox bolster lineup with Jake Peavy acquisition...
      • Red Sox drop nail-biter 2-1 to Rays: Fall from 1st...
      • As Red Sox have been faltering, the Yankees have b...
      • Ortiz rebounds after ejection with 4-4 day at the ...
      • David Ortiz ejected amidst high tempers and bad ca...
      • The popularity problem: why America's youth's lack...
      • Bill Belicheck breaks silence on Aaron Hernandez c...
      • Lester finally hits his mark: Red Sox beat Rays 6-...
      • Dustin Pedroia signed to long term deal: Why such ...
      • Shane Victorino: The Ryan Braun ban "very unfortun...
      • Red Sox looking like they could really use Clay Bu...
      • Red Sox walk off against Yankees in 11 innings: Mi...
      • Tour De France entering last weekend: the American...
      • A lesson in the long ball: Sox belt 2 homers and F...
      • Tyson Gay confesses to testing positive on a drug ...
      • The Mount Rushmore of Boston sports: overall
      • Tour De France heating up: TJ Vangarden ousted in ...
      • 2013 ESPYS Recap: Go Titletown 2012-2013 season aw...
      • The Mount Rushmore of Boston sports: Patriots
      • The Mount Rushmore of Boston sports: Front office ...
      • Yoenis Cespedes wins Home Run Derby: Why this nigh...
      • The Mount Rushmore of Boston Sports: Bruins
      • How to make headlines the RIGHT way: What John Far...
      • Down with the Derby: The case against the MLB Home...
      • The Mount Rushmore of Boston Sports: Red Sox
      • MLB moving forward in Biogenes prosecutions: Why b...
      • Back and better than ever : Red Sox Storming back ...
      • I went to a Baseball Game: The story behind the NC...
      • NECBL, the Holyoke Blue Sox, and yet another overl...
      • Alfonso Dennard arrested on DUI charges: Patriots ...
      • Bruins resign Tuukka Rask: Why he deserves $56,000...
      • Bob Kraft breaks silence on Aaron Hernandez: A loo...
      • In Praise of the MLB All Star Game: Why baseball's...
      • Bending not Breaking: an analysis of cheating in p...
      • Jarome Iginla signed by Bruins: Looking back on a ...
      • Anton Khudobin signed by Hurricanes: Who do the Br...
      • Who is Loui Erikson: Why Claude Jullian will love ...
      • Tyler Seguin, Rich Peverly sent to Dallas for Loui...
      • A different Johnny Rocket: Johnny Gomes does it ag...
      • The running saga of Patrice Bergeron: An enhanced ...
      • A lesson in fame: What makes David Ortiz, the most...
      • The Football side of this all: Why the Patriots ne...
      • Bruins draft recap: Linus Arnesson selected by Bru...
    • ►  June (36)
    • ►  May (13)
    • ►  April (12)
    • ►  March (3)
Powered by Blogger.

About Me

RAJA BABU
View my complete profile