Boston Red Sox: Who Will Be in Their Starting Rotation by the All-Star Break?

The Boston Red Sox enter the 2011 season with high expectations. 

Buoyed by the Adrian Gonzalez and Carl Crawford signings as well as the return to health of Dustin Pedroia, Jacoby Ellsbury, and others, optimism regarding the Sox chances to return to a World Series may be at an all-time high.

But what about the pitching staff? 

Will Jonathan Papelbon bounce back in 2011? Will Josh Beckett return to health? Can Daisuke Matsuzaka return to 2008 form?  Are Jon Lester and Clay Bucholz legitimate Cy Young candidates?  Were expectations surrounding John Lackey in 2010 justified? 

Here’s your opportunity to tell us who you think Terry Francona will have in the Sox starting rotation by the All-Star break.

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