Former Cy Young award winner Bartolo Colon is starting today against the Tampa Bay "Rays" (no longer devil rays). Terry Francona says Colon will pitch just two innings. Colon has been anything but impressive over the past two years with a 7-13 record and a 5.90 ERA. However Red Sox nation have high hopes for him this season.
It is looking more and more like Coco Crisp will start the season with the Red Sox. WFAN reported that the Red Sox and Mets agreed on a deal for Crisp but GM Theo Epstein shot down the report and said it wasn't true. Epstein, Terry Francona and Crisp will meet today before the game and probably discuss his situation. Coco has suffered from a groin injury most of spring training and has had just 4 At Bats this spring.
Other Red Sox news...
Dustin Pedroia returns to the lineup today after suffering from the Flu.
Predictions...
If Dice K can't make the trip to Japan in two weeks look for 41 year old Tim Wakefield to get the nod. Its also looking more and more like Josh Beckett will not go to Japan. Jon Lester will fill in and start as well!!!
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