A look at how the Red Sox will (eventually) build a pitching staff - Rob Bradford

http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/rob-bradford/2011/12/06/look-how-red-sox-will-eventually-build-pitchi

Even with the potential of Bard and Aceves as starters, there are no certainties. One or both could end up back in the bullpen, and if they don't the Sox would still be needing to secure some sort of legitimate starting depth. Last year, they were able to sell Aceves on the potential opportunity, but other than journeyman Brandon Duckworth, there weren't too many free agent starters who saw enough opportunity to sign up with the Sox.


This time is a bit different, as the Red Sox could be offering much more realistic chances for starters looking to jump-start their careers (for whatever reason) due to the vacant spots left by injuries to Daisuke Matsuzaka and John Lackey. 


"I think it does represent an opportunity for guys who are at different points in their career, maybe less proven, needing to bounce back from something, for whatever reason, maybe a little bit of a down cycle," Cherington said. "It is a little different conversation when you have opportunity."


Money. Bard. Opportunity. Add them all up and they might you lead to the next Red Sox pitching staff.