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Originally Posted by dylanmarsh
I don't think CC has any mental issues preventing him from winning a big game; it's physical. The problem starts and and ends with the "manager of the year". 40 extra IP killed CC down the stretch and he was physically spent by the time the Red Sox rolled into the ALCS. If Wedge limits CC's work down the stretch and even skip a few starts, CC is probably fresh for the playoffs.
Francona sat Okajima and limited Beckett and look how that turned out.
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Good points. He did pitch a lot of innings. Once they clinched, Wedge could have eased up on him.
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