Just an aside, this will probably just be a short posting and the only one today. The Sox are off today, and I have some things I need to take care of later today. Plus, I want to get outside for a bit and enjoy the nice weather we’re having here in Iowa (it’s going to be close to 80 degrees today).
I didn’t get to watch the whole game last night because I had to help my grandma on her computer. From what I did watch, I was pretty impressed by Felix Doubront. In four innings of work, Doubront had to use 75 pitches, but he was effective. His line for the night was 4 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 3 K. Not too shabby, especially considering A-Rod, Gardner, Martin, and Texeria were 2-for-8 against him last night. Doubront’s only hits were singles, so very little damage done.
So far this Spring Training, Doubront’s line is 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2R, 2 ER, 0 HR, 0 HB, 4 BBB, 5 Ks. As time goes on and cuts are made, Doubront will be pitching more and longer. If his numbers keep up, I believe he has a great shot at making the Opening Day Roster.
As much as I respect Aceves and want to see him thrive as a starter, I’m really starting to think Doubront is going to be the fifth starter. Aceves is too good of a reliever, and the Sox don’t have many more options for the role that Aceves created for himself last year. The great thing about Aceves is Valentine can plug him into whatever role is needed: long relief, short relief, specialist, set-up, closer, and spot starter. Hopefully, they don’t waste him in a mop-up role even once.
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