"Yesterday, I wrote that I'm starting to accept the increasingly likely possibility that the Red Sox are not going to add an infielder before opening day, leaving second base to be covered by a platoon of Romy Gonzalez and David Hamilton. It seems to me to be a clear case of roster mismanagement to enter the season with holes in the infield while the outfield remains overcrowded (arguably for the second year in a row). And yet, Craig Breslow doesn't seem to mind."
"There's no question that the Red Sox lineup could really use a right-handed bat, even if there doesn't seem to be much room for one that doesn't come with an infield glove. But they will begin the season with a little extra wiggle room in the DH rotation, as Triston Casas is not expected to be "full go" until at least the start of May."
The Red Sox appear likely to start the season without acquiring an infielder, leaving second base to a Romy Gonzalez and David Hamilton platoon. The infield looks thin while the outfield remains crowded, and Craig Breslow appears unbothered by that imbalance. Boston is exploring adding another outfielder, specifically a right-handed bat, to balance the lineup. Triston Casas is not expected to be fully available until at least May, which creates DH flexibility but does not resolve outfield roster congestion. Interest in infield options such as Isaac Paredes or Ramon Urias has been limited.
Read at Over the Monster
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]