I have been of the opinion for many years now that every starter should skip 1 turn in the rotation in August. I think the benefits of the move outweigh the risks. Not a 6-man rotation but a full 9 days off between 1 start. Wouldn't hurt to try.
Absolutely; Beckett is getting way up there in innings pitched, so skipping a turn if they can work it out would do him wonders at this point...............