Red Sox ALDS Roster

The Red Sox are off to the Windy City to play the White Sox in the American League Division Series -- certainly a winnable series for the Red Sox. Although the 25 man roster is not due in until Tuesday, here is my take on who should be playing against the ChiSox. Starters (9): Johnny Damon (CF), Edgar Renteria (SS), David Ortiz (DH/1B), Manny Ramirez (LF), Trot Nixon (RF), Jason Varitek (C), John Olerud (1B), Bill Mueller (3B), Tony Graffanino (2B) Bench (5): Alex Cora (2B/SS/3B), Doug Mirabelli (C), Kevin Youkilis (3B/1B/2B), Kevin Millar (1B/RF/LF), Adam Hyzdu (OF) Starting Pitchers (4): Matt Clement, David Wells, Tim Wakefield, Curt Schilling Bullpen (7): Bronson Arroyo, Lenny DiNardo, Craig Hansen, Mike Myers, Chad Bradford, Jonathan Papelbon, Mike Timlin There will be some debate on whether or not to carry 10 or 11 pitchers but Theo Epstein would be wise to give Francona 11 arms to play with because, frankly, they might need them all. Chad Harville is a possibility for the bullpen and either Hansen or DiNardo would be expendable in that case; I hope both of them survive the cut (Hansen could be a difference maker if he gets a shot and DiNardo gives Francona another lefty as well as an innings eater if necessary).