QUOTE(thomsonmi @ Mar 11, 2005 -> 05:52 AM)
I agree completely. Hermanson is our 6th starter. They won't bring McCarthey up this year unless there are multiple injuries to starting pitchers or the season is a disaster. They won't rush this kid. I don't expect to see him on the major league roster until 2006. If we are out of playoff contention in September (maybe but too depressing to consider).
While I do agree that we should take our time with him, I have a feeling that we'll be seeing him sometime this season. While Hermanson will be the 6th starter going into the season, I really think the Sox would rather keep the strong bullpen in tact.
Either way, it's nice to have a legitimate debate over a rotation spot that technically doesn't exist. Last year we were trying to figure out which shlub from the minors would take the number 5 spot.