Sox go with Gabbard not Lester

[BronxBomberz]

It will be Kason Gabbard and not Jon Lester who will make Tuesday night's start in Seattle in place of the ailing Curt Schilling. But in a measure of respect that the Red Sox have for Lester, they called the left-hander on Sunday morning to explain the decision.
Lester, regarded as one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, was a regular member of the Boston rotation for 10 weeks last season before being diagnosed with anaplastic large cell lymphoma in August. After six chemotherapy treatments, Lester was declared cancer-free in December.
Respectful of what Lester has gone through, the Red Sox have brought him back methodically, starting him on a Minor League rehab assignment and then optioning him to Triple-A Pawtucket earlier this month.

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[Fishercat]

Probably the right move. Gabbard has looked MLB level in limited time and is decent enough for a spot start or two, and Lester could use more minor league time to rehab and get his ptichers in order.

[Turn 2]

I totally agree, The Redsox know that the Kid Lester is not ready. If they knew he was 100% ready he would be the guy to get the start. I think more work in the minors to continue to work things out will help both Lester and the Redsox down the stretch.