The Boston Red Sox Are Not as Good as We Think

The addition of Victor Martinez from the Cleveland Indians was an excellent move for the Boston Red Sox, but adding Martinez addressed only one-half of the problem. Boston's real need is starting pitching. Josh Beckett and Jon Lester Are SolidJosh Beckett is having a Cy Young Award season and has shown that he wins the big games. He is as good as any pitcher in the American League. Jon Lester is a solid lefty on the verge of stardom. He won 16 games last season, and has pitched almost as effectively this year. After Beckett and Lester, it is a crap shoot though. Dice-K and Wakefield Are InjuredDaisuke Matsuzaka is probably gone for the season, Tim Wakefield is on the disabled list with back problems, and Justin Masterson is in Cleveland. After Beckett and Lester, Boston sends Brad Penny, John Smoltz, and Clay Buchholz to the mound. The fact that they just signed Paul Byrd to a minor league contract reveals the concern that exists. Brad Penny Has ProblemsBrad Penny has been incon...