The 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.
Less certain is the fate of Clay Buchholz, Drew Pomeranz, Steven Wright and Eduardo Rodriguez.