Originally posted on 12/01/2015:

Do you guys think Max Scherzer contract was a good signing? Both played 8yrs as pro, almost identical stats, except Price excelled immmediately, while Scherzer took a couple years to figure it out. Both guys are same age. Contract for Price was more than fair when you look at Scherzer contract. There is something to be said for having a starter who when he takes the mound, you know it's win day. You guys are seriously underestimating the starters value. How many more tickets will be sold not only on nights Price pitches at fenway, but also away, TV money, etc. Redsox haven't had this all star caliber of a pitcher since Pedro and Schilling. They know how much pitching means. Outside of his first start this past postseason, Price pitched really well. If he hadn't come in to pitch several innings relief then Jays might not have made it past the Rangers. He was left in too long against KC twice but had 1 or 2 run games going into the 7th innning. Guy got exactly the amount he was worth. Plain and simple. Redsox needed a legit #1 to even sniff the postseason. Offensively, they are still likely 2 or 3 players away.