strike a 1-year deal worth $700,000. He is going to back up Youkolis at 1B.
strike a 1-year deal worth $700,000. He is going to back up Youkolis at 1B.
I like this move, it allows the BoSox to have a legit backup 1B, and they can move Youkilis to 3B and start Casey at 1B whenever Lowell needs a day off.
"They asked me if I wanted the ball in Game 6, and I said yes. I'll always say yes. That's what I did with Jack McKeon. I told him, 'Let me see how I feel tomorrow.' I went out, did a long toss, came in and said, 'I'll pitch, I want it, I want to do it.' And it ended up working out." -Josh Beckett
I agree.
Casey should do good as a backup. He's definitely not an everyday 1B anymore.