rocketdan9
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Yeah Porcello definitely odd man out after this year. I doubt they trade him though since they'll have no reason to. They'll still get a comp pick for him as a FA if he leaves.
They really just need to find a few BP arms, especially a closer, and figure out the catching situation as well. They aren't going to carry 3 catchers on the roster all year, and Swihart certainly won't be a minors/200AB guy again.
Sneaky position of concern is 2B. Pedroia is a total wildcard and nonfactor at this point, can't count on him whatsoever. If he comes back? Great. But I wouldn't bet on it. They also cannot have Nunez playing 2B again. He's a disaster in the field there. Do they bring back Kinsler( )?
naw...Redsox already have their closer lineup... Braiser. 8th inning guy Barnes (or maybe switch around). These two have given all indication that they can do this
Kelly would be nice to bring back for that middle relief/7th inning pitcher
otherwise sox have wright and I'm sure they can attract a few decent vets
Pedroia is done if you ask me. He is beyond rusty
My redsox lineup for next season
1b- Moreland/Pearce - perfect depending on who pitches/every other game
2b- Holt/Nunez - not perfect but not bad
ss- Boggy
3b- Devers
LF - Benny
CF - JBJ
RF -Betts
C - Vazques/Leon
would be nice to bring back Swihart but no way he signs to be the third catcher/utility player on the team
Starting pitching
Sale, Price, Eovaldi, Porcello, Erod
BP (for now)
Wright, Barnes, Braiser .... hopefully Kelly returns and team could use one or two lefties out of the BP