The recent Red Sox slump underlies an important question: Will the real John Lackey please stand up?
As the Sox were being swept by Chicago, John Lester’s loss in game 1 put the burden of being a stopper on Alfredo Aceves and Tim Wakefield. Neither man is a terrible pitcher, but Tito Francona is leaving the job of stopper to a free-agent pickup and a 44-year old knuckleballer.
The importance of a successful Lackey is of huge importance if the team is going to reach the postseason. When he returns to the rotation this weekend, he needs to start earning his $82 million and begin to lower his 8-plus ERA.
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