Red Sox report cards: Grading Boston's first-half performers, from Garrett Whitlock (A+) to Garrett Richards (D+) | Chris Cotillo (MLB Notebook)

BOSTON -- The All-Star break is nearly upon us, which means it's time to grade the Red Sox for their first half performances. Even on a first-place team that has well exceed expectations, there have been some standouts and disappointments. Here's a position-by-position report card:. STARTING ROTATION. Nathan Eovaldi: A-