Who will be the odd men out of the rotation come mid-July? Between a rehabbing Smoltz, a streaking Wakefield, Penny, Masterson and Buccholz, pick two to saddle up with Beckett, Lester, DiceK.

As always, new poll is up to the right...vote away and argue it out in the comments.

How important is an early season series with the Yankees?

The Yankees and Red Sox are scheduled to meet nineteen times and possibly more over the course of the 2009 season. How important are these first three games in the grand scheme of things?

- Yankees vs. Red Sox is always important

- The first series between the two sets the tone for the season

- It's just another early season series

As always, new poll is up to the right...vote away and argue it out in the comments.

What to do with the Sox caught "Short" handed?

With Jed Lowrie out until at least the All Star break and possibly longer, what should the Red Sox do at SS this season?

- Nick Green all the way to October

- It's Julio Lugo's job to lose for 2009

- Lugo/Green split time until Lowrie gets back

- Bring in Bobby Crosby, or someone else from the outside

- Maybe Hanley's still available (for laughs only please don't vote for this unless your baseball IQ is < 1)

As always, new poll is up to the right...vote away and argue it out in the comments.