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Josh Beckett is a right-handed starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. During his career in the playoffs, he won the 2003 World Series MVP Award with the Florida Marlins, and received the 2007 ALCS MVP award with the Red Sox. In a deal that was made official on Thanksgiving Day, 2005, Beckett was traded to the Red Sox along with third baseman Mike Lowell. On July 18, 2006, Beckett signed a three-year, $30 million contract extension with a $10 million club option for 2010. Although Beckett is a power pitcher, his control is typical of a finesse pitcher. His primary pitch is a tailing four-seam fastball, which he throws 94-97 mph. Beckett complements this with a 91-94 mph two-seam fastball, a deceptive 86-90 mph changeup, and a 75-79 mph 12-6 curveball. Beckett frustrates hitters by painting the corners and changing speeds, which is somewhat atypical of power pitching. His combination of elite pitches, excellent control, and deception has made him one of the best pitchers in recent years.