Lately, Lester & Matsuzaka have pitched like #1 starters. Add the return of Josh Beckett who is a real #1 starter & we have 3 aces going into the final month.
I wouldn't discount Wakefield's ability to go on a hot streak as well. The #5 spot may be a combination of AAA arms & Bartolo Colon. Given that pitching wins championships, I'd say the Red Sox staff is ready to compete with those of Tampa Bay, LA, Chicago & Minnesota.
Dice-K got his 16th win in a masterpiece against the White Sox last night. Jon Lester pitched well enough in New York to get a win. Beckett is physically & mentally over his injury bug. The staff is coming together at the right time for a big push in September.
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