Although he wasn’t always the easiest pitcher to watch and was downright frustrating at times, Eduardo Rodriguez was in this rotation for a long time by today’s standards and was part of many good teams. He said goodbye to the fanbase on Tuesday after signing with the Detroit Tigers. (Chris Cotillo; Masslive)
With Rodriguez out, the rotation has garnered a closer look for this offseason. They could likely still use outside help, but they do have two intriguing internal replacement options. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Boston could also use some help on the infield, and specifically at second base.