Clement 6-3 through May of 2004

What’s not to love about the 5-0 start for Sox free agent signee Matt Clement? With the exception of a couple of stinkers where he somehow got away with a no decision, Clement has more than capably filled the departure of Derek Lowe as the “loose cannon” of the staff.

His hot start is not unprecedented. He started 2004 off by going 6-3 in the first two months with an ERA in the low 3’s. Clement didn’t fare so well for the remainder of the season, going 3-10 for 2004. So, being the typical cynical Sox fans, we’ll have to take a wait-and-see approach to see whether Clement can carry the hot hand past the All-Star break.