I don't understand the concerns over DD tonight. He's been very good lately and has awful career numbers vs Boston. Stop overreacting...yeesh.
i don't think it's just about tonight. duffy is an ok pitcher. ventura has a higher upside and has put a few good starts together. if he keeps it up, starting him over duffy is a nobrainer.
medlensie could be the 2nd best pitcher on the staff if he regains his pre-injury form. so it'd be pretty weird not to give him an opportunity to show if he's back to that standard.
duffy could be a pretty badass reliever, if ventura and medlensie end up starting, i think.