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| Buchholz: I never requested a trade | 06.17.09 at 11:10 pm ET |
The future of Clay Buchholz has been a hot topic the past couple of days because a recent New England Cable News interview with the pitcher left some wondering if Buchholz wants out.
“I’ve had talks with my agent the last month and a half, two months,” Buchholz told NECN. “There’s nowhere to go.”
On Wednesday, however, Buchholz waited until the cameras were off before elaborating on what exactly those talks were.
“It wasn’t anything specific about me calling [my agent] and telling him, ‘Hey, get me out of here,’” said Buchholz. “It was just more or less asking him, ‘Hey what’s going on? What can I do to change the situation?’ and his answer was, ‘Really nothing because there’s not really anywhere to go.’
“My goal is to pitch in Boston,” Buchholz added. “[The media] might have went a little out of context with it because I’m getting a little frustrated, but on the up and up that’s where I want to be. Fenway is the best place to pitch and the Red Sox are the best team to play for. I don’t see me being anywhere else except for Boston, so that’s where I want to be.”
The proclamation may sound like backtracking, but it came as a genuine admission from a kid who doesn’t want to get traded. After laughing at the notion that he was trying to “talk his way out of town,” Buchholz said that he’s been assured he’s safe by the Boston brass.
“If I do happen to get traded it’s going to be for the betterment of Boston,” said Buchholz. “If that’s what they’ve got to do, then that’s what they’ve got to do, but I’ve been told by a couple of people that are high up in the front office that I’m here and I don’t see myself going anywhere in the future unless it’s for somebody that they really think can help the team.”
Buchholz apologized for any ruckus that the interview caused, and showed the same enthusiasm towards his eventual return to the big leagues that he did in spring training.
“That was a little bitterness coming out of me, but I can’t be too bitter,” said Buchholz. “I’m still pitching healthy and I’ll get my shot sooner or later.”
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June 18th, 2009 at 10:32 am
Hey Clay, Remember last season when the Sox gave youa chance and you blew it? Be glad you are still with the team buddy.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:07 am
Buchholz stunk last season. He looked like a deer in the headlights every time he got lit up.
Why does everyone think he’s going to be the next CY Young winner? He doesn’t seem tough enough to be like a Beckett, Schiiling or Lester.
He should just keep quiet and wait his turn. Besides, if he gets killed after the Sox bring him up, he’ll have less valuue than he does now.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:08 am
Do harts have lumps?
June 18th, 2009 at 11:11 am
This is a classic case of him being frustrated because he wants to be called up to Boston and the media blowing it out of proportion! Listen to his video, he never said he wants to be traded and as usual the media spins it that he does!
June 18th, 2009 at 11:19 am
Give the kid a break! If he wasn’t frustrated about not getting to the bigs I wouldn’t want him on my team! A little more seasoning and he’s going to be force to be reckoned with.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:19 am
just because Buch stunk last season dosent mean he does not have a championship build. he is the best pitcher and the minor leagues right now and he should get his chance in the majors. every prospect has his bumps in the road but just because his was most recent dosent mean anything. trade penny put Dice on the DL and call up buch and smoltz thank you good bye
June 18th, 2009 at 11:26 am
Buchholz is the real deal and he deserves a shot at starting. Dice-K stinks and he is starting to hurt the team. Buchholz deserves a shot and I hope he gets one soon.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:32 am
Clay wants to pitch for the big club. Got like the desire. It’s hard to be patient when your performing at your best. Relax Clay, your time will come.
June 18th, 2009 at 11:54 am
maybe if he grows up a little and ack like a man not a boy he wuold still be with the big club ! suck it up kid !
June 18th, 2009 at 11:54 am
Clay had a rough season last year, but it seems he fixed the issue. His time will come when the Red Sox think hes ready. He will be a elite pitcher in the future. We all forgot he pitched a no hitter and that was no fluke.
June 18th, 2009 at 12:12 pm
big deal out of nothing!! I would be upset if he was ok with staying in Pawt.The real winners here are the Rhoddies who can see him pitch at “Great McCoy….you deserve it Ben Mondor!! Don’t worry Clay your day is near!
June 18th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
LOL…. a clown who calls himself “Billy” has the balls to tell someone to grow up?
June 18th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Buchholz is stuck because Dice-K is holding a spot that is useless. WBC and Selig ruined him. Smoltz has stunk in minor league starts so do not expect anyone better than Dice-K.
June 18th, 2009 at 12:57 pm
Buchholz Buchholz Buchholz you’ll be back this year and give it another shot. Be ready, three strikes your out.
June 18th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
Buchholz went into last year as the quintessential party-boy…He didn’t work out nor did he stay in MLB game shape in the off season. His pitching proved it. Remember all the articles of Clay the party cat hangin’ with the babes etc.! Success kind of went to his head a little. I think he’s learned a lesson…I hope he does stay–the experience he went through will make him a much better pitcher.
GO BUCHHOLZ!! HANG IN THERE DUDE!
June 18th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
love to see clay on the yanks
June 18th, 2009 at 6:31 pm
OK, I like Clay. that said, it also appears that he needed some time to mature, emotionally and socially. what to hell, so did I and most of the people who are reading this tome.
But I honestly believe that this kid is the real thing; been a huge Red Sox baseball fan for 60 years, and I’ve watched a lot of “phenoms” in the Cape league. Never seen anyone like Clay; I honestly believe that Clay has the same kind of potential that Pedro had at this age – so, I can not support trading this guy. You know, he screwed up in the past, and, maybe he still has some growing up to do, IDK, but he seems to be committed to Boston and I think we should bring this kids up asap, and let him get started toward stardom – he is going to be great!!!!!!
Ron Larrivee
June 19th, 2009 at 4:36 pm
He has reason to be frustated! He has done eveything asked of him and is performing well and deserves to be in the majors! I know that he will get his shot eventually but…. its got to be hard to wait when you are doing as well as he is.. If he didn’t feel it and express it a little, then I would be worried, as that shows how bad he really wants it…. He will be great, wait and see……
June 19th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
They should toss Dice K the F**k Out.He Blows.
June 20th, 2009 at 8:21 am
Like I said yesterday…Toss the over paid moron back to Japan.1 and 5.Dice really S**ks.