[Misfit]

Quote: Originally Posted by camulos

Papelbon is one of the areas I don't have a problem with. The ultimate goal here is for him to be a starter and to do that he needs innings. He pitched 129 innings in 2004, 148 innings in 2005 so development wise, he should be in the 170 range this year. However, as a closer he's only on pace to throw 81 innings, about half of where he should be. With his age and his arm, I don't think him wearing down is really a concern.

Yes, but we all know one pitch as a closer is not the equivalent of one pitch as a starter. I don't think Papelbon has been over worked at this point, but I do agree Tito has messed up with Riske.

Hopefully Pauley makes the most of his opportunity this week. Surely he can do as well as Clement did last night...

That sucks about Loretta. He's the hottest hitter on the club right now and the Sox need his bat. Hopefully its nothing serious and he is back for the Detroit series.