Starting Rotation

We now move on to the Starting Rotation, and this is what Red Sox Nation should be pumped for. This season it seems as if we have a stockpile of great arms in the rotation. Lets have a look.

Josh Beckett- Beckett will no doubt be looked at as the ace of this staff. Towards the end of last season and during the playoffs, Beckett was bothered by a strained oblique muscle that diminished the velocity on his fastball and was hit around. This spring he looks more like himself and will be huge for the Sox this season.

Jon Lester- The new stud in the rotation who carried this pitching staff in the playoffs. His stuff was electric last season and proved it by throwing a no hitter and finished among the tops in the league in wins and ERA. Lets see if he can prove himself to be one of the elite in this game.

Daisuke Matsuzaka- Dice-k was no doubt a heart attack for all of us last year, (How many times would he walk the bases loaded and get out of it?). If he can somehow find the strike zone and keep the pitch count low, I see a bright future for Matsuzaka.

Tim Wakefield- Oh, how we all have a soft spots in our hearts for Timmy. But, I think we have to realize he does not have much left in the tank. He is still good for eating innings but, I see him on the DL again or maybe moved to the bullpen by years end.

Brad Penny- In what maybe the steal of the century, if he stays healthy. Penny can be a dominating pitcher and could possibly be another ace in the deck for the Sox. But, Buyer Beware, Penny has already have to been shut down once this spring. Lets hope its not a sign of things to come.

Also look out for John Smoltz on the horizon as well... for more inside story's of the Sox, check out Boston Dirt Dogs.