Let's take a trip down memory lane. We're going to travel all the way back to a month called March in the year of 2008. One of the biggest discussion topics of the time was young pitchers. The Yankees had their "Big three" who have turned into 2/3 of a big bust, and one overrated yet above average pitcher who hates Kevin Youkilis. Then there was the great debate of who is going to be the better pitcher, Joba or Buchholz. Joba's nasty outta the pen! But Clay threw a no hitter already! Joba's going to be an even better starter! But Clay threw a no hitter already! Joba's slider is rated an 80! Clay's curve drops 12 to 6 and is disgusting! Joba throws harder! CLAY THREW A NO HITTER ALREADY!
Portland Sea Dogs
21 August 2008
20 August 2008
ng from Clay Buchholz, the Red Sox have optioned the 24-year old right-hander to their AA affiliate Portland Sea Dogs. This is a good move for all parties. Gets a liability out of the Sox rotation and gives Clay all the time to figure things out without any of the pressures. Hopefully he can figure things out and fight for the #5 rotation slot in Spring Training. With Wakefield's return expected to come next week, it really was only a matter of time that a move was made with Clay, especially with the acquisition of Paul Byrd. No word on who takes Buchholz's roster spot for the short-term until Wakefield returns, might be a reliever, might be a position player. We will find out sometime tomorrow.
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