Though there was discussion earlier in the offseason the the Red Sox might seize the chance to utilize a six-man rotation, it appears that is not going to happen.

Boston pitching coach John Farrell said he didn't feel it was practical, given the number of off days in the early part of the schedule and the desire to have Josh Beckett pitch on his normal days of rest, which worked so well last season.

That might not bode well for Clay Buchholz breaking camp with the team, unless there's an injury to a starter or the Sox use him out of the bullpen, which appears unlikely.