Why Red Sox's Alex Cora Owes Ranger Suarez Dinner After Spring Start

Key Highlights

• Tim Healey of the Boston Globe explained why the 30-year-old may have been particularly pleased with the efficient frame. The Red Sox allotted Suarez a 45-pitch limit for Sunday, and the southpaw threw 34 pitches through two.
• Cora told Suarez that he'd buy his new starter dinner if he could finish another inning in 11 pitches or fewer. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSuarez hit that mark with no room to spare, and he's prepared to make Cora honor his promise."An expensive one," Suarez said.
• "So he can pay for it."Suarez shouldn't need anyone to foot his bill after joining Boston on a five-year, $130 million contract.
• Although he's yet to reach 160 innings in a season, the lefty posted a 3.33 ERA in his last two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies. Perhaps Cora will treat Suarez to dinner before he heads to the World Baseball Classic.
• Venezuela will face the Netherlands in Miami on Friday at noon ET. More MLB: Red Sox Newcomer Continues Hot Spring With Fifth RBI In Five Games.