Official Site of the Red Sox · Dec 13, 2016
Weighing pros, cons of Sox trading a starter
Clay Buchholz strikes out six over six shutout innings, allowing just one hit and two walks in a no-decision vs. the YankeesThe main roster issue that hangs over the Red Sox between now and Spring Training is more intriguing than pressing.
It is also one that nearly every other club would love to have. Boston has more starting pitchers than it needs, with seven candidates vying for five spots.
This much we know: Chris Sale, David Price and Rick Porcello will be with the Red Sox when the 2017 season starts, and likely for multiple years beyond that.
