http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/25/3-players-who-will-determine-the-fate-of-the-2016-red-sox/ Bringing BP-quality analysis to Boston Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:19:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.1 http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/25/3-players-who-will-determine-the-fate-of-the-2016-red-sox/#comment-5603 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:17:28 +0000 http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/?p=3403#comment-5603 I would add Rusney Castillo, Koji, and Vazquez to this list. If Rusney can get more lift and bat head on the ball he will become a good gap hitter and provide production in the important lower third of the order. Koji needs to be healthy and have a good comeback to ensure that the pen controls the last 3 innings. A successful return by Vazquez would significantly add to the strength of the middle to prevent runs. His arm in throwing out runners and the skill of framing pitches complements the strong defense of Pedrioa, Bogaerts, Betts and/or Jackie Bradley jr.

]]> http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/25/3-players-who-will-determine-the-fate-of-the-2016-red-sox/#comment-5602 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 19:21:19 +0000 http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/?p=3403#comment-5602 I get what you’re saying but it doesn’t change the fact that your comment was absurd.

]]> http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/2016/01/25/3-players-who-will-determine-the-fate-of-the-2016-red-sox/#comment-5590 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 01:12:33 +0000 http://boston.locals.baseballprospectus.com/?p=3403#comment-5590 I will never understand why anyone would think anything of Buchholz. He’s a grade A LOSER and one of the most overrated pitchers the Sox have ever had. He could get hit by a bus tomorrow and I could care less, I am beyond disappointed that the Sox picked up his option.

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