Originally posted by AZCB34
Numbers seem to show it wouldn't be a successful move...
What numbers?
People made exactly the SAME argument when Curt Schilling went on 3 days rest twice in the 2001 World Series. Although he didn't get the decision in either one, he pitched well enough to get the victory.
What numbers on Beckett? Seems that he pitched pretty well during the Cubs series over four innings with only TWO days rest... When else has he pitched on short rest this year?
The World Series stage changes what pitchers are actually capable of... In the "old" days (the 60's and before), the usual amount of rest between starts was three days... and there are numerous examples of pitchers coming back with much less rest.
Beckett IS a warrior with the same kind of spirit that you find in both Curt and Randy... As always there's no guarantee of success, but gotta see how this plays out, and McKeon seems to have a good handle on his staff.