Josh Beckett of the Boston Red Sox started a brawl recently when he threw the ball over Bobby Abreu’s head after the Los Angeles Angels slugger had called a timeout. On Tuesday, Major League Baseball decided to suspend Beckett for six games for his role in starting the brawl.
The 6-foot-5, 220-pound right-hander wasn’t too pleased with the decision:
“I respect the job they have to do,” said Beckett, “but I don’t agree.”
After the incident, Angels manager Mike Scioscia called for Beckett to be suspended. Once he heard of the suspension, he agreed.
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Late last season, Josh Beckett wasn’t himself. He was battling injuries and didn’t give the Boston Red Sox dominant performances late in the season — as has come to be expected of Beckett. However, in the season opener for the Red Sox against the Tampa Bay Rays, Beckett was back to being dominant.
In seven innings, Beckett allowed only two hits and one earned run, while striking out ten batters. That effort helped lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory and get Boston off to a good start for their 2009 season.
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Imagine that you’re an ace pitcher for the Red Sox. What’s more, “Cy Young” and your name have come up in many a conversation. Imagine you throw a complete game, 4-hit shutout in round 1 of the playoffs against the Angels. Wow! Imagine you snag Game 1 against the Indians in round 2. Wow again! Imagine you’re on the mound again facing The Tribe and elimination if your team comes up short.
Then imagine that your ex-girlfriend shows up—to sing the national anthem, no less.
Welcome to the world of Josh Beckett, former flame of country singer Danielle Peck. The suits in Cleveland swear, …read more