I AM lost for words he should Go DL

He really does suck this year, and I personally would welcome any trade for him. However, at least is honest and taking responsibility and feels ashamed of himself instead of making stupid excuses. 

You can’t trade him when his value is lower than its ever been, simple as that.

I really think and always thought that Lester and Beckett are throwing like the way they have been, they are trying to pull a Manny, do what ever they can so they can get traded, its the only way and quickest way to do it, and still get paid for it, and look bad and have the Red Sox pay it even when they leave, now that is a stab in the back, why not, they are not even trying to ful fill thier commitment to thier signed contract, so I do not feel bad for the owners, they are always stuck at least in the Baseball world, garanteed contracts, they should sent them to a most lopsided team in the bottom of the standings besides Boston, they are not man enough to at least try, you gonna tell me they are really trying with intensity, thier is nothing, not even a gritty look, lets play some baseball, they show something to just tease you then they flop all over again, with not heart, its a shame, they stink, I would rather put a rookie in thier to see what he has, and tweak with him if you have to, what you gonna lose, it might surprise you,

You are all fair weather fans the guy is having a rough year .. So is lincecum .. You don’t trade a guy who wins 15 a year because he can’t get out of a bad season. Those are the guys that come back to kill you

I doubt this is an evil conspiracy to piss off red sox fans. Why destroy your own career out of spite? I’m sure the whole chicken and beer spin from last September totally messed with their confidence and mindset, though, and it may be hard to recover. Pitching at Fenway is tough enough already.

At this point, though, I’m sort of hoping Cherington does blow the team up. Take a look at the current draft position: http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/reversestandings2012

Right now the sox actually have a protected pick. Because of the new CBA, it might be good strategy to periodically throw a season. The draft cap gives the first picking teams far more financial flexibility, and extra picks are hard to come by. Why not trade a few extra outfielders to get the best prospects we can, trade a catcher to see what Lavarnway can do, and put Becket and Lester on the phantom DL? If Crawford needs surgery, get him surgery. Give DiceK enough starts to make sure he’s done (I’m sure he would be cheap and motivated next season.) Try out some more bullpen arms as starters. Keep the best ones or trade them in the offseason. Let Ortiz walk to a team closer to a World Series. Then draft pitching.

Because we’ve seen again the past few seasons how important pitching is, and how hard it is to get outside of prospects and the draft. Sox teams have done well offensively, but run up most runs against weaker starters. They’ve lost the games that should have been pitcher’s duels. But, of course, it’s not just the Sox. Even the Yankees have had a rough time in the post season.

I know Henry et al are worried about NESN ratings, but a young overachieving team is much more fun than a disgruntled underachieving one. I think true fans will understand what’s happening, and casual fans are starting to tune out anyway.