ESPN Boston is reporting that Dice-K will be the odd man out of the 5-man rotation when the Sox break camp from the Fort. And, after a solid performance over 6-innings today, Tim Wakefield is in the rotation.
No rush for Dice-K. There will be plenty of innings for both he & Wake over the course of 162 games. It makes sense to be sure that Dice is ready for the long haul before rushing him back too quickly. And let's not forget that Wake broke down after the All-Star break last year. He is 43.
It's great to have Beckett, Lester, Lackey & Buchholz as your first 4. Most teams would love to have Dice-K & Wake as a #2 or #3 in their rotation. We have the luxury of using one while the other continues to progress & build up arm strength.
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