Inexcusable loss by the Packers today, and Rodgers seemed to have a decent game, so you can't blame it on him.
Losing Al Harris has hurt more than anyone could have thought.
Beckett's been 100% cleared and had what was called an "aggressive" BP session on Thursday.
http://www.boston.com/sports/columnists/massarotti/2008/10/the_real_series_starts_now.html
Besides, the whole point of the long series is to NOT use your 4th starter.