""To be with the team throughout the whole season is special. And I was definitely tearing up in the anthem a little bit.""
""Not many people are given that opportunity to wear the 'B' on the hat and Red Sox across the chest. It's an amazing feeling, and I don't believe that should be given to anybody.""
""I wanted to push him. Nothing is given here, and obviously last year wasn't great for him offensively.""
""I love that [Cora] told me I had to work for it, and I took that to heart.""
Marcelo Mayer, the Red Sox second baseman, expressed his emotional connection to being on the Opening Day roster. Despite previous struggles, he values the opportunity to play for the team. Manager Alex Cora delayed naming him a regular starter to encourage growth. Mayer's past performance included a .228 batting average and injury issues, but he sees this season as a fresh start. He appreciates the chance to represent the Red Sox and believes that earning a spot is crucial.
Read at Boston.com
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