Jon Lester (1 Viewer)

[Jambi]

He just might be.

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

He's considered an Ace this year.

 

[TitusIII]

http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playe...&position=P

Not quite an "ace", but pretty damn close...

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

IN fantasy, any pitcher who is a must start regardless of opponent is an Ace IMO and for the last 3 months, I haven't sat Lester once.

 

[Jambi]

IN fantasy, any pitcher who is a must start regardless of opponent is an Ace IMO and for the last 3 months, I haven't sat Lester once.

Don't confuse fantasy with real baseball.

 

[Jefferson the Caregiver]

IN fantasy, any pitcher who is a must start regardless of opponent is an Ace IMO and for the last 3 months, I haven't sat Lester once.

Don't confuse fantasy with real baseball.

Is there any doubt that Lester is Boston's ace right now?

 

[Jambi]

IN fantasy, any pitcher who is a must start regardless of opponent is an Ace IMO and for the last 3 months, I haven't sat Lester once.

Don't confuse fantasy with real baseball.

Is there any doubt that Lester is Boston's ace right now?

Yes, as a matter of fact there is. Lets see where he ends up pitching in the playoffs.

 

[TitusIII]

The playoffs is where most pitchers earn the "ace" label. Of course, Lester's stats suggest he is a borderline ace, but I want to see a few more dominant starts against high quality teams. I think the guy projects as an excellent #2/#3 down the road, but I don't believe he is the type that will dominate come playoff time, but I could be wrong!

 

[Men-in-Cleats]

IN fantasy, any pitcher who is a must start regardless of opponent is an Ace IMO and for the last 3 months, I haven't sat Lester once.

Don't confuse fantasy with real baseball.

Is there any doubt that Lester is Boston's ace right now?

Every team has a #1 but not every team has an ace. He's certainly been their #1 but might not be dominant enough for the ace label.

 

[Limp Ditka]

 

[Mike Shanahan Fan]

His BABIP is insanely high, his GB/FB, K/9 and BB/9 are all extremely good. Buy low.

 

[blackjack23]

Could be a slight letdown this year due to the high jump in innings last year. But I think he has great stuff and he will be an ace if not this year then next year.

 

[Mike Shanahan Fan]

Could be a slight letdown this year due to the high jump in innings last year. But I think he has great stuff and he will be an ace if not this year then next year.

He's not letting down, he's pitching great.

 

[urbanhack]

Could be a slight letdown this year due to the high jump in innings last year. But I think he has great stuff and he will be an ace if not this year then next year.

He's not letting down, he's pitching great.

 

[Alias]

I think it's all in his head, he has had far more good innings then bad innings, but when things start to go south he tends to fall apart.

 

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I think it's all in his head, he has had far more good innings then bad innings, but when things start to go south he tends to fall apart.

This. He routinely puts together a 6 inning effort consisting of 4 perfect innings... 1 very good inning...and one inning where he gives up 4 runs. From a fantasy perspective that is irrelevant obviously. From a fan perspective it's a sign that he's got what it takes, he just needs to work on his mental toughness in tight spots.

 

[MAC_32]

I think it's all in his head, he has had far more good innings then bad innings, but when things start to go south he tends to fall apart.

This. He routinely puts together a 6 inning effort consisting of 4 perfect innings... 1 very good inning...and one inning where he gives up 4 runs. From a fantasy perspective that is irrelevant obviously. From a fan perspective it's a sign that he's got what it takes, he just needs to work on his mental toughness in tight spots.

and it's a lot easier said than done.

 

[Mr. Littlejeans]

Could be a slight letdown this year due to the high jump in innings last year. But I think he has great stuff and he will be an ace if not this year then next year.

He's not letting down, he's pitching great.

Last night he didn't pitch well. He was incredibly lucky last year and has been incredibly unlucky this year, which makes it appear like he's regressing. But he isn't. He's getting really good. And I'm sure the Red Sox understand this.

 

[Alias]

 

[HellToupee]

I said it the other day at SOSH and now I'm saying it here

I'm issuing Lester as a strong buy recommendation

 

[Mr. Littlejeans]

I said it the other day at SOSH and now I'm saying it hereI'm issuing Lester as a strong buy recommendation

This "Mike Shanahan Fan" guy seemed to have beaten you to the punch by a month.