Doubront All But Certain Number Four Starter

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It was only a minor league game against Single A players, but Felix Doubront was again sharp—giving up just two hits while striking out four. This, in conjunction with his solid starts in regular Spring games, all but cements his spot as the number four starter in the Red Sox rotation. Thus, the Red Sox will have two lefty starters for the first time in a while (if you don't count a few starts by Andrew Miller).

Given the available choices, Doubront is the only reasonable selection. Daniel Bard, if he doesn't implode before mid-April, will likely be the fifth starter—a spot that isn't really needed early in the season.