... considered certainties. For the four players, the Marlins gave up Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell and Guillermo Mota. ... "But he has yet to show the focus and preparation to get him there." Beckett, meanwhile, had already graduated from top prospect status to become one ... offseason. Much to the dismay of Red Sox Nation, Beckett struggled throughout his first season in Boston, allowing 36 ...

... Sox inked the No. 5 starter to a two-year deal on Monday, but what does the future of Josh Beckett -- the pitcher at the other end of the rotation -- hold? Wakefield, who has 175 ... fail to work out an extension with him. "This one's going to be hard because it really comes down to what Beckett is willing to take to remain in Boston," The Sports Hub's Tony Massarotti said ...

... arbitration clock kicks in. After 2005, they dealt a 25-year old ace, Josh Beckett, to Boston. At that point in his career, Beckett ... very similar resume to that of Johnson, both in statistics and hype. In exchange for Beckett, Mike Lowell and Guillermo Mota, the Red Sox paid ... Red Sox taking Lowell's contract in the Beckett trade) wouldn't be a terrible idea. But, again, this piece isn' ...

Josh Anderson is an outfielder for the Kansas City Royals, if he doesn’t get traded again. In three major league seasons, Josh played for four different teams. The majority of Josh’s offensive value lies in his ... extra ... StatsGuru posted 71 minutes ago from baseballmusings.com Find more top sports news, videos, and blogs on BallHype: MLB, Josh Anderson, Josh Beckett, Kansas City Royals

... 2 months ago: Florida Marlins' Josh Johnson pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of a ... Joe Frisaro reported that the Marlins and the agent for starting pitcher Josh Johnson have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations. It ... when both opted for free agency. On the flip side, Josh Beckett, Dontrelle Willis and Miguel Cabrera were dealt ...

... my prospects to Florida. It would guarantee Phil Hughes would be the next Josh Johnson and Jesus Montero the next Miguel Cabrera, ... ;t miss ace of the next decade, it's going to be for Felix, not Josh. Certainly not Roy Halladay. That said, don't sit on the Red Sox ... risk losing a majority of players, they have the payroll space and Josh Beckett is a Free Agent in a couple of seasons. ...

... might make the right-hander available in a trade, much as they did in the offseason following the 2005 season with Josh Beckett. But, based on Hill’s comments, it would appear that ... Red Sox — will investigate what it would take to acquire the right-hander. “From the standpoint of Josh’s future, and how he fits, and how attractive he looks, no matter what his situation is, ...

Time To Grab Josh Johnson Round the Ankles - NBC Miami Yup, its that time of year again! That time when we find out whom the Marlins are going to let slip through their ... Sox are searching for a solution at shortstop and a report indicates that they have their eyes on Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez, who was originally traded by Boston to Florida in the deal that sent Mike Lowell and Josh Beckett …

... I know it’ll hurt, but think about it, if those guys reach their ceiling, what will they be? Well, pretty much what Josh Johnson is right now. I don’t see how you’d have a problem giving up a young guy ... surface, that four player package is at least on par with what the Red Sox gave up to get Josh Beckett, if not greater. However, the Yanks aren’t absorbing $18M worth of Mike ...

... on the 2009 stats. Wins: 1. Felix Hernandez - 19 1. Justin Verlander - 19 3. Josh Beckett - 17 3. Scott Feldman - 17 5. Jorge ... 3. Jon Lester - 225 4. Dan Haren - 223 5. Felix Hernandez - 217 6. Josh Beckett - 199 7. Ubaldo Jimenez - 198 8. AJ Burnett - 195 9. Jorge De La Rosa ... - 1.18 8. Jarrod Washburn - 1.19 8. Josh Beckett - 1.19 10. Jair Jurrjens - 1.21

... recognized for charitable work Though he never seeks individual credit, Beckett got plenty of it on Tuesday night, when he was presented with the 2009 Champion ... articles, standings, statistics an image gallery and wallpaper. Beckett, Sox to discuss hurler’s future soon ... to discuss hurler’s future soon When ace Josh Beckett arrives at Spring Training in February, he ...

... the form of Marco Scutaro. I went on record at the time Josh Beckett was acquired saying I didn't like that deal. I still don't ... a vacuum, but have long since eaten crow over my assessment of Josh Beckett as little more than a DL-frequenting head case. ... he'll end up.  At the time we traded Ramirez for Beckett, I was horrified, but this off-season I'd like to see a similarly sized ...

... . One interesting question is whether the Sox would possibly trade Josh Beckett, particularly if contract extension talks stall? ... Four years is a pretty good sample size. Beckett has been good, but not great. He's going to want a big-money ... determine that money could be better spent elsewhere. Lackey is not as desirable as Beckett, especially since his agent is seeking an A.J. Burnett-type ...

... a Red Sox rotation of Jon Lester, Josh Beckett, Roy Halladay, Dice-K, ... to sign him long term. Does that mean they can't afford to resign Bay? Does that mean they let Beckett walk after next year? If the choice is ... free agent? How much money is Theo looking to throw around, exactly? Halladay and Beckett and Bay? Sounds doubtful. Two of the three? Let's go with the last two. A whole lot more ...

... pay him that much to back up V Mart, spit Copenhagen in the dugout, and be Josh Beckett's personal catcher. 'Cause how else do you explain them ... d you rather have? Greg Zaun? Benji Molina? Benito Flipping Santiago? Besides, if Josh Beckett thinks having Tek behind the plate means the difference between him being average or the scowling, cursing, spitting strike out machine he's capable ...