The Major League Baseball All-New England team
By Conor Duffy
August 4, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Cobb (53) delivers a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
#2 Starter
- Alex Cobb (Tampa Bay Rays)– Boston, MA
How ironic is it that Cobb, who was born in Boston, now plays for the Tampa Bay Rays, one of the biggest rivals of the Red Sox? Well, Cobb could alleviate all that by joining the All-New England team as the #2 starter, where he would fit in fine. At just 26 years old, Cobb is quietly developing into an excellent pitcher for the Rays as he has a 3.01 ERA, 8.5 K/9, and 2.6 BB/9 in his second consecutive great season in St. Petersburg. If only he were doing that in his hometown…