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The Red Sox rotation has been brutal to watch thus far. Is there salvation on the farm? (Braden Campbell; Boston.com)
Wade Miley has been part of these struggles, but they're not ready to break him up with Sandy Leone. (Sean McAdam; CSN New England)
The close AL East may force the front office to make some deals earlier than usual. (Rob Bradford; WEEI.com)
One positive in the pitching staff has been Alexi Ogando. (Christopher Smith; Masslive.com)
Koji Uehara has looked shaky at times early this year, but the team isn't going to hesitate to use him on consecutive nights. (Tim Britton; Providence Journal)
Xander Bogaerts had some lofty goals heading into the season, and the work he put in to achieve those goals have been evident. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
Pablo Sandoval got off to a very slow start, but he's been picking it up over the last few games. (Michael Silverman; Boston Herald)