Week 13 #1

The Boston Red Sox have reached a deal with John Lackey a free agent starting pitcher. Lackey will receive 82/5 million over five years in Boston. Lackey is 31 years old, and has been a member of the Los Angeles Angels his entire professional baseball career. Lackey was last seen shutting out the Red Sox through 7 1/3 innings in game one of the America League Division Series, the Angels went on to sweep the Red Sox in three games. The signing of Lackey all but ends the brief stint with Jason Bay and Red Sox. Bay balked at a offer of 60 million over four years, believing the amount and length were below market value. The addition of Lackey gives the Red Sox another elite starting pitcher in there rotation. Although losing Jason Bay and his offensive potential seems like it will hurt, John Lackey will make up for it with his run prevention. It is always said that pitching and defense wins championships and with the addition of Lackey the Red Sox have arguably the best pitching staff in baseball. Needless to say next season will be interesting especially when the Sox open up against the hated New York Yankees.