BOSTON — The Red Sox entered last offseason knowing they needed a true top of the rotation starter. By packaging four of their Top 10 prospects to the Chicago White Sox, they landed one, obtaining Garrett Crochet.

Crochet’s first season in Boston matched if not exceeded expectations. He finished 18-5 with a 2.59 ERA. He also led the American League in innings pitched and the majors in strikeouts.

Now that the Sox have a true ace under control for six more seasons, do they also need to find an established No. 2 for their rotation?

“I think what I would say,” began chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, “is that we need to figure out ways to improve the team and that could take a number of shapes. Every team gets better if you can bring in a starter or develop a starting pitcher that co

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