According to multiple reports the Red Sox are hot to land more starting pitching—despite the fact that they still have no legitimate closer. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman claims the Red Sox (along with the Orioles, Blue Jays, Rockies, Tigers and Rangers) are all interested in Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens. The soon-to-be 26-year old righty went 13-6 in 2011 with a stellar ERA of 2.96. In 152 innings he gave up only 142 hits. He does have some injury concerns, having only started 20 and 23 games in the last two years. He has a career winning percentage of 60% with an ERA of 3.40 over five seasons. If he is deemed healthy he would be a huge upgrade for the Red Sox in the fourth or fifth spot (depending upon where Bard fits in). This is trade the Red Sox should make. Something, anything, please!
Thursday, December 22, 2011
Sox Seek Starters—Jair Jurrjens On Radar
According to multiple reports the Red Sox are hot to land more starting pitching—despite the fact that they still have no legitimate closer. CBS Sports' Jon Heyman claims the Red Sox (along with the Orioles, Blue Jays, Rockies, Tigers and Rangers) are all interested in Atlanta's Jair Jurrjens. The soon-to-be 26-year old righty went 13-6 in 2011 with a stellar ERA of 2.96. In 152 innings he gave up only 142 hits. He does have some injury concerns, having only started 20 and 23 games in the last two years. He has a career winning percentage of 60% with an ERA of 3.40 over five seasons. If he is deemed healthy he would be a huge upgrade for the Red Sox in the fourth or fifth spot (depending upon where Bard fits in). This is trade the Red Sox should make. Something, anything, please!