State of the Red Sox: Rotation

Credit: CourtesyAfter hitting every position player on the field, our look at the state of the Red Sox organization moves to the mound to check out the starting rotation. Unlike second base or center field, this isn’t a one-man job with a bunch of backup options. The rotation is a collection that inevitably requires more and more arms as the season progresses.

Rotation foundation

Chris Sale, David Price, Drew Pomeranz, Rick Porcello

As long as they’re healthy, these four have rotation jobs locked up. The staff ace is one of the best in the game. The No. 2 has been a No. 1 in the past. The No. 3 finished seventh in the American League in ERA last season. And the No. 4 won a Cy Young award just…