FILE- In this Oct. 21, 2018, file photo, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora speaks to media during a baseball work out at Fenway Park in Boston, as they prepare for the World Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Red Sox rehired Cora as manager Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, less than a year after letting him go because of his role in the Houston Astros cheating scandal. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, FIle)
4 massive problems the Red Sox front office needs to deal with right now
Despite 16 players hitting the injured list and tepid off-season reviews, the Boston Red Sox finished April in third place in the American League East with a record of 17-13. Alex Cora, Andrew Bailey, and Craig Breslow’s ability to do their jobs at a high level have catapulted this team far past anybody’s expectations.
It’s no secret that the pitching staff is carrying the team, but the offense is posting great numbers as well. As a team, the Red Sox rank in the top 10 in baseball in the following offensive categories: hits, total bases, home runs, RBIs, wOBA, batting average, OBP, SLG, OPS, and stolen bases.
Boston ranks in the top 10 in MLB in the following pitching categories: BB/9, HR/9, left on base percentage, ground ball percentage, ERA, FIP, xFIP, hits allowed and WHIP.
The Red Sox are top 10 in the sport in nearly every major statistical category. Many players far outperforming their projections have largely contributed to that fact. Tyler O’Neill, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Justin Slaten have all surpassed the expectations set for them in the preseason.
Boston is playing good baseball in the early goings of the campaign, but there are certain issues that Breslow is in the process of fixing. The aim is to keep the good vibes rolling and continue to silence the skeptics. If the Red Sox are to contend for a playoff spot, these concerns need to be addressed.
Boston ranks in the top 10 in MLB in the following pitching categories: BB/9, HR/9, left on base percentage, ground ball percentage, ERA, FIP, xFIP, hits allowed and WHIP.
The Red Sox are top 10 in the sport in nearly every major statistical category. Many players far outperforming their projections have largely contributed to that fact. Tyler O’Neill, Jarren Duran, Wilyer Abreu, Tanner Houck, Kutter Crawford, and Justin Slaten have all surpassed the expectations set for them in the preseason.
Boston is playing good baseball in the early goings of the campaign, but there are certain issues that Breslow is in the process of fixing. The aim is to keep the good vibes rolling and continue to silence the skeptics. If the Red Sox are to contend for a playoff spot, these concerns need to be addressed.
