Felix Doubront has pitched over 130 innings this year, a career high for him, but has been claiming that fatigue is not a factor in his current failings. He wants to pitch out the string and at this point, the best thing the Red Sox can do is let him. As long as his arm doesn’t fall off, the more he stretches out, the more options are available come next season. Not that Felix is really guaranteed anything when it comes to the 2013 rotation, but making it through this season without a major implosion is the right way to make sure Sox brass keep his as an option (or an asset) going forward.
Today’s game: 7:10 p.m. at Fenway Park vs. the New York Yankees, NESN
Opposing pitcher: RHP Phil Hughes (14-12, 4.13)
Last start: Loss at Toronto, 4 innings, 6 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, 4 strikeouts
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