Remember when Josh Beckett wasn't supposed to throw off the mound until Thursday? Well, he thinks you can take your silly timetables for recovery and stuff 'em. Timetables are for weaklings. For mortals. Josh Beckett will throw off the mound when he's gosh darned good and ready!
And that day was today-- after a game of long toss, Josh threw a bullpen session of 45 pitches off the mound. Per Coach Farrell:
But really, this post is just a shameful excuse to post this gem of a Beckett photoshop, courtesy of Boston Dirt Dogs. I'm counting it as a late St. Patrick's Day present, since I wasn't able to post here on St. Pat's Day.In Beckett's bullpen this morning, he proved that there were no restrictions when he got on the mound. He went through his 45-pitch bullpen today, and surprisingly the arm strength hasn't suffered that much of a setback. Granted, it was just a bullpen. But I think the first step toward his game progression will likely go through another bullpen.
Why is it that Beckett's smiling mug doesn't look at all out of place atop a leprechaun ensemble?
on March 20, 2008 7:38 AM
Saw that picture on BBD today and immediately thought of you. As usual, you're right on top of things and already have it covered.
This photo should go right next to the Christmas elf card Beckett that you had - as they look so similar. Maybe he has a second career as one of those mall mascots.