NAME: Mel Parnell
POSITION: Starting Pitcher.
WHY IS HE HERE?: He is a career Red Sox and is the winningest southpaw in Red Sox history, yes, more than Babe Ruth, Bill Lee, Bruce Hurst and Jon Lester. He is a two-time All Star and finished fourth in the MVP vote in 1949. Had there been a Cy Young Award at the time, he likely would have won as he led the league in wins and ERA. He won 20 games twice and pitched a no-hitter. He had a career 123-75 record with a 3.50 ERA.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN IN 2001?: Yes.
ANY BETTER CHOICES IN 2001?: Probably not.
WOULD I PUT HIM IN NOW?: Probably. Parnell is somewhat forgotten now because his career was shortened due to injury, but since he is still the winningest lefty in team history, he probably still has a place.
ANY BETTER CHOICES NOW?: Probably not. I maybe would consider Jon Lester and/or Chris Sale, but I don't think I would replace Parnell with either of them.
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