We're just barely into spring training workouts, and already Terry Francona announced the starting pitching rotation... for the first five spring training games.

Thu, Feb 28 - 1:05 pm
vs. Boston College (s/s)
SP: Josh Beckett
also pitching: Kyle Snyder

Thu, Feb 28 - 6:05 pm
vs. Northeastern U. (s/s)
SP: Justin Masterson
also pitching: Craig Hansen, Michael Bowden

Fri, Feb 29 - 7:05 pm
@ Minnesota Twins
SP: Daisuke Matsuzaka
also pitching: Julian Tavarez
televised on NESN & MLB.TV

Sat, Mar 1 - 1:05 pm
@ Minnesota Twins
SP: Jon Lester
also pitching: Devern Hansack, David Pauley

Sun, Mar 2 - 1:05 pm
vs. Minnesota Twins
SP: Tim Wakefield
also pitching: Clay Buchholz
televised on NESN & MLB.TV

Interesting that they're able to tap-dance around that 5th rotation spot a little longer, thanks to the split squad game. Both Buchholz and Tavarez are pencilled in as bullpen replacements. It's also clear that Masterson is leading the prospect pack (not counting Buchholz, who I'm roping in with the potential day one big leaguers), since he's given the starting nod for the split squad of scrubs.