Jon Lester (credits below) The 2012 Red Sox starting rotation is full of question marks and will most likely be undecided until late into spring training in March. If Clay Buchholz can remain healthy and the back end shapes up with Aaron Cook, Andrew Miller and a healthy Dice K, this staff could have plenty of sleeper potential. Keep an eye on the Red Sox situation this spring as they have been rumored to be interested in Edwin Jackson and Roy Oswalt. JON LESTER - Lester's numbers declined across the board last year compared to his 19 win 3.25 ERA in 2010. He was plagued by a mid season lat muscle injury but the decline nontheless is troublesome for the left hander. Expect 16-18 wins, a 3.40 ERA and about 200 K's making him one of the top 15 pitchers off the board. JOSH BECKETT- Beckett posted a career best 2.89 ERA last year as he made his third All-Star team for the Bosox. Beckett was aided by a .249 BABIP which is unlikely to remain. My thoughts are that he will most like...
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