
How much should those guys be worried? Over the previous three years I red-flagged a total of 24 young pitchers at the start of those seasons. Of those 24 at-risk pitchers, 16 were hurt in that same season. Only one of the 24 pitchers managed to stay healthy and lower his ERA: Ubaldo Jimenez of Colorado, a guy I said would be less at risk because of his powerful body type.
Now this is all very troubling, because we've seen what happens to young, talented pitchers who are overworked (Francisco Liriano, Fausto Carmona, James Nutter, and obviously CC Sabathia this season). Obviously this scares me, but if anyone knows how to handle a situation like this, it's Theo and the braintrust over at The Nation Headquarters. Also, Lester survived cancer, so I think his body might be slightly stronger than most.
Besides, the Sox have like 19 legitimate starting options, so worst-case scenario Clay Buchholz steps in and becomes the new Jon Lester.
Here's the link to Verducci's entire article. (The link opens in a new window!! I did it!!!!!!)
*Not fact-based
Jon Lester potentially sucking - Really shitty
the barstool guy bet on him to win the cy young so we know he wont be winning that
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