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A great look at what made Erik Bedard so effective his last time facing the Red Sox this season. He faces them tonight and this is a great post to read to get an idea of how he will attack the Boston hitters.
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(funny picture of the James Shields-Coco Crisp fight)
You gotta let him come in a little closer before you hit the 'select' button James, otherwise you're just wasting that power punch. It's like preparing for Don Flamenco's deceptive jab or Bald Bull's insane charge, timing is everything.
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