There’s only way to describe my feelings and probably the emotions of others when we watch the 2011 Boston Red Sox right now. Frustration.
And that frustration grows even stronger when John Lackey is out there on the mound. At times, he makes you think that there is something physically wrong but right now it appears more mental/physical in nature.
During spring training, Lackey alluded to the fact that his wife had breast cancer. And judging from this comment, it appears things aren’t going that well.
“Everything (bleeps) in my life right now to be honest with you.”
I’ll admit that I was all over Lackey last night on Twitter. But after reading the comments from Lackey, maybe such criticism isn’t/wasn’t warranted. Baseball players are human too. They have to deal with personal issues just like us.
We’ve seen personal problems affect Red Sox players and other baseball players in the past.
A few years back, J.D. Drew was really struggling. We later learned that his son was going through some medical issues. When things got better for Drew’s son, things changed for him on the playing field.
So maybe instead of us jumping down Lackey’s throat, we should send him good wishes toward’s his wife’s recovery in her fight against breast cancer. It’s the right and only thing to do at this time.
As for the game last night, not much too talk about.
Adrian Gonzalez continued his hot streak with another opposite field home run. Carl Crawford extended his hitting streak while Jacoby Ellsbury saw his end.
We’ll be back later with the pitching matchups for the weekend tilt with the New York Yankees. But for now, enjoy the overnight links by clicking on the read more button below if you’re on the home page.
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Problem area: Sox’ Lackey rocked again [Boston Globe]
A major step for young Iglesias [Boston Globe]
Francona fined for ejection [Boston Globe]
John Lackey unable to deliver [Boston Herald]
A big relief for bullpen [Boston Herald]
Jose Bautista one big bat that got away [Boston Herald]
Everything messed up for John Lackey [Boston Herald]
Sox fans can now mix fastballs with highballs [Boston Herald]
Lackey takes shot at McDonald, admits “my life sucks right now” [Clubhouse Insider]
Lackey, Red Sox rocked by Blue Jays, 9-3 [CSNNE.com]
Iglesias gets his first start for Red Sox [CSNNE.com]
Notes: Gonzalez, Ortiz find home-run swings [CSNNE.com]
Rapid reaction: Blue Jays 9, Sox 3 [ESPN Boston]
Video: State of the Nation with Gordon Edes [ESPN Boston]
What’s wrong with Lackey? [Extra Bases]
Podcast: Ellsbury, Crawford, Iglesias and the Yankees [Extra Bases]
Wheeler starts rehab today [Extra Bases]
For the Red Sox, it’s still sort of early [Extra Bases]
Terry Francona Thinks John Lackey Needs to Get More Outs With Fastball [NESN.com]
John Lackey Visibly Frustrated After Loss to Blue Jays, Says ‘Everything Went Wrong’ [NESN.com]
Red Sox Seek Refuge of Off-Day Before Big Series With Yankees in Bronx [NESN.com]
Swept in Toronto, Red Sox vow hot streak is coming [Projo Sox Blog]
Seemingly no limit to Lackey’s struggles [Providence Journal]
Ex-PawSox skipper Lovullo takes game to next level [Providence Journal]
Red Sox Journal: Lackey hints at off-field issues [Providence Journal]
Wakefield reaches milestone in relief outing [RedSox.com]
In search of the real John Lackey [RedSox.com]
For more slices of Red Sox goodness, head over to the Boston Globe, Boston Herald, CSNNE, ESPN Boston, NESN, Providence Journal, RedSox.com and WEEI websites.
And if you must check out the enemy papers, head over to the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and the Globe and Mail websites.
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