Clay Buchholz, 2008?

[ataraxia]

Just wondering what everyone's thoughts are on Clay Buchholz are for the 2008 season.

I know the Red Sox want to limit his innings to around 150 for the season including the postseason, but what does that mean for him and the rotation in the regular season? The Sox sent Colon down to minors so Clay Buchholz should be part of the rotating five, yes?

(As a corollary, I ask because I'm contemplating trading Buchholz and Ted Lilly for McGowan, but first and foremost because I'm interested in how the Red Sox envision using him.)

[giants8307]

He's for sure in the rotation this year according to recent reports, and I'm pretty high on him. He's obviously got a lot of buzz, but I think he can really break out into a strong starter this year. He should get plenty of wins for you at the very least, and I think he can keep the ERA below four.