McCarthy + Starting Rotation = Possibilitiy?

Relief pitcher Brandon McCarthy was a well though out plan last year for the Sox.

1) He comes in in the 8th

2) Gets out 1 or 2 batters

3) Sets up Bobby Jenks

This year, however, Kenny Williams says he is going to send him down to triple-A Charlotte for the opening weeks of the season. Now the thing is... will he be on the Sox staff for spring training? And if all goes well will he be in the starting rotation?

With the trading of Freddy Garcia to the Phillies that opens up a spot in the starting 5. Gavin Floyd and Brandon will most likely be competing for the 5th spot in our rotation. But Floyd will probably get the job if McCarthy is really going to be in Charlotte.

In my mind McCarthy is the better pitcher. He worked a few long innings last year, going 2 full in some cases. But Floyd was a big piece to the Phillies' success in '06.

Im still wondering why the Sox traded Freddy to the Phils. Im gonna miss that guy. He was a horse. Look at how horrid he looks in... red and... white pinstripes.

I CANT TAKE IT!!!!!!!!