Did anyone seriously think that David Price was not going to be an ace for the Red Sox this year? As long as he stays healthy he is going to perform as he has always performed. Kudos to Dombrowski for going out and getting the best available SP.
And we don't? Buchholz....Kelly...Wright (yes, he will regress. The question is how far). Every team has question marks. Thats why its more useful to look at performance.
Its not like Farrell doesn't do anything right. But he has sure had his share of questionable decisions this year...and last. He just isn't a very good in game tactician. His strength is in protecting his players and handling the media. Like Francona.
Rick Porcello ERA/ERA+ 2016: 3.51/114
Rick Porcello ERA/ERA+ 2014: 3.43/113
I think THIS is who Porcello is. He had a bad year last year, no doubt. He is due for a rebound year.
So is this the right move or not? I say yes, even though Ross has sucked from time to time. Porcello did his job, getting into the 7th inning. If Ross gets two outs then it should be Koji and Kimbrel