Comments on: Beyond the Top 5: Red Sox Rotation Depth Options http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/29/beyond-the-top-5-red-sox-rotation-depth-options/ Bringing BP-quality analysis to Boston Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:19:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 By: Gerryt http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/29/beyond-the-top-5-red-sox-rotation-depth-options/#comment-5658 Mon, 01 Feb 2016 14:07:27 +0000 http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/?p=3456#comment-5658 These five pitchers have been described in fairly negative terms. There is actually reason to be both hopeful and happy about this depth; the first being that all of them have a history of mL and MLB success, are in their 20’s (23 – 27), and would be starting in 2016 on many teams.

Also, this above average Bullpen, both strong and very deep, will likely follow the Rays model more closely in terms of relieving SP third time through the order, which will forestall injuries to the Rotation while increasing SP success.

Finally, it is very possible that AA depth (Stankiewicz, Buttrey for example) may emerge with Workman later in the season, providing even deeper depth. Not guaranteed, but it is possible that one of them, or two, figure things out and earn promotions. IMO the Sox have so many young pitching options this Spring, it is OK to be hopeful.

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