[jsinger121]

Back from the futures game. Good win for Lowell. Sat in the section with all the scouts so I pretty much had access to gun readings and all. Kris Johnson was so so for me. Prolly had some nerves and he still likely isn't fully recovered from TJS. Justin Masterson was spectacular. 4 really dominant innings. got in one jam because an error then the next guy doubled but easily ended the inning with a K. He needs to be a starter. Lil paps closed it out for the spinners. Game 2 I was only staying until Hansen pitched. 2 innings for him. Pretty much was 94-96 with his fastball and low 90's with his cut fastball along with 87-88 on his slider. He should be using his slider more to get ahead in counts. He gave up 4 hits and a run. 3 of them were hit hard off him and was a bloop. could have been worse if it were not for I believe 2 double plays. I actually was behind Red Sox director of ameutor scouting Jason McLeod and asked him what the plans are for Masterson next year and if he would be a starter. He said that he would be pitching in 4 inning stints next year so that leads me to believe he could be a starter eventually because he has the stuff for it.