If you're a Red Sox who wanted the team to add an ace, or at least a legit No. 2 starter, to the rotation during the offseason , then you probably weren't super hyped about the Sonny Gray trade on Tuesday.

Then again, Gray does have a long track record of success at the MLB level.

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The Red Sox acquired Gray and $20 million from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts and left-handed pitcher Brandon Clarke.

Gray is 36 years old and entering the final year of his contract. He posted a 4.28 ERA with a 1.234 WHIP, while also striking out 201 batters and walking only 38, over 32 starts for the Cardinals last season.

Do the Red Sox view Gray as a real No. 2 behind ace Garrett Croch

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