Red Sox Upgrade Left Side of Infield with Stephen Drew
In need of an infield upgrade, the Red Sox signed Stephen Drew on Tuesday afternoon. Bringing Drew back into the fold will help Boston in a number of ways.
In need of an infield upgrade, the Red Sox signed Stephen Drew on Tuesday afternoon. Bringing Drew back into the fold will help Boston in a number of ways.
Boston's depth was key to their 2013 run, but the Red Sox bench hasn't been so successful in 2014. Still, expect improvements and positive contributions from the club's role players as the summer months arrive.
With a deep and talented set of starters and plenty of prospects biding their time in Triple-A, the Red Sox's depth at starting pitching might prove to be a crucial advantage in the AL East.
Now that the initial luster of spring has worn off, what can we conclude about Grady Sizemore's first few weeks in a Red Sox uniform?
Andrew Miller isn't the most prominent reliever in the Red Sox bullpen, but that doesn't mean he won't be an important and valuable reliever for Boston this season.
The Red Sox have hit woefully with runners in scoring position in the early going, but don't hit the panic button just yet. Their performance with men on base will improve in the coming weeks.
On Monday against the Orioles, Jon Lester looked much like the pitcher who led the Red Sox to a World Series title last October. And that is good news for the Red Sox.
More and more, major league bullpens are characterized by relievers who can pump their fastballs into the upper-90s. That isn't the case with the Red Sox bullpen, which is filled with pitchers known better for their control and command.
Felix Doubront has flashed big potential and scuffled at times during his first two major league seasons. Will 2014 be the year Doubront takes that next step forward?
With Garin Cecchini knocking on the door down in Double-A, how Will Middlebrooks performs in 2014 will determine who plays third base for the Red Sox well into the future.