Buchholz: "So You're Telling Me There's A Chance"

There's a Chance




Dumb & Dumber

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I am not holding out a lot of hope, but I am holding out a little that Buchholz can return for the playoffs. Buchholz has stated that is his goal, and the doctors have said there isn't much chance he that is going to make it any worse.

"Clay being Clay, I know he is absolutely determined to try to get back this year, and it's our job not to let him get back until it's safe for him," Gill said. "They [spinal specialists] all tell us this is a safe problem and he won't injury himself more, so once his strength gets to where it needs to be, and more importantly, once he can throw without having pain, we'll let him come back. If there's enough time left in the season, we'll see. I think there's absolutely a chance [he can return], I just don't know how big that chance is (ESPN)."

I like the Bedard pick up and I am actually a believer that he can be very solid for the Red Sox. What I am not sold on is whether or not he can stay on the field. Bedard hasn't pitched in September in years, so the Red Sox are going to have to be very careful. Plus, Erik Bedard has never pitched in a pennant race, let alone the playoffs. That doesn't mean he can't do it, but it does have to be something Red Sox fans worry about. One thing to remember is not to judge him too much on his first start. It will only be his 2nd since coming off the DL and may need a game or two to shake off the rust (if he lasts that long).

As for Buchholz, the Sox need him back. Unless Bedard turns out amazing the Red Sox are still hurting. Lackey sucks and I don't trust him in the playoffs at all. It's asking a lot to throw the Wake into the mix, and like I said Bedard has never done it before and has major injury problems. So when you go to bed tonight pray that Buchholz finds his way back to this rotation come playoff time. They may not need him to get through the AL, but those NL playoff teams have some really awesome pitching staffs (Philly, San Fran, ect).