Snyder

nother starter to take the mound on a fairly regular basis this summer, the question is who.  Kyle Snyder and Julian Tavarez are two internal candidates already on the big league roster who have experience starting, especially Tavarez who served as the 5th started last season until Lester was ready to return from cancer.  Minor Leaguers Justin Masterson and Michael Bowden are the Red Sox top two pitching prospects not named Buchholz and Lester, however neither has pitched about Double A.  Masterson's name was prominently involved in the Johan Santana trade talks and it is generally thought that he will end of in Boston before the season is over, though he most likely projects to the bullpen.

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