For some unknown reason, BenCher and the Red Sox are still interested in perennially mediocre left-handed starter Joe Saunders. The Diamondbacks non-tendered Saunders, and the Reds and Tigers are now "competition" for his services. Saunders will be only 31 this coming June, but his career ERA of 4.16 and sub-.500 record over the last three seasons (30-47) make him a southpaw version of John Lackey. He's given up 55 more hits than innings pitched over seven seasons, sporting a WHIP of 1.374. Boston should resist the "temptation" to overspend for this guy.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Red Sox Still Have Joe Saunders As Target
For some unknown reason, BenCher and the Red Sox are still interested in perennially mediocre left-handed starter Joe Saunders. The Diamondbacks non-tendered Saunders, and the Reds and Tigers are now "competition" for his services. Saunders will be only 31 this coming June, but his career ERA of 4.16 and sub-.500 record over the last three seasons (30-47) make him a southpaw version of John Lackey. He's given up 55 more hits than innings pitched over seven seasons, sporting a WHIP of 1.374. Boston should resist the "temptation" to overspend for this guy.