It’s often said that Rusney Castillo has a long swing. Do the numbers back that up?
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Finding the Red Sox’s Optimal Lineup
What do lineup optimizers have to say about how the Red Sox should stack up at the plate?
Can Jackie Bradley Jr. Stop Striking Out?
Jackie Bradley Jr. needs to stop striking out if he wants to be an effective MLB hitter. Is that a reasonable goal for him?
Roster Recap: Rafael Devers Just Keeps Raking
Rafael Devers smashed in the Sally League last year, and he’s now poised to hit in High-A at the tender age of 19.
Read Sox: Neverett Enters, Vazquez Returns and Kopech Exits
Michael Kopech is not very smart, but at least Christian Vazquez is seeing game action again!
Who’s On First: Hanley Ramirez vs. Travis Shaw
Hanley Ramirez is the presumptive starting first baseman for the Red Sox. Considering Travis Shaw’s 2015 performance, is that smart?
Roster Recap: Noe Ramirez Reaches Boston
From Ramona Gardens to Fenway Park, Noe Ramirez is all about exceeding expectations.
Is the Green Monster Killing the Red Sox’s Defensive Metrics?
Maybe it wasn’t all Hanley’s fault after all.
Roster Recap: Michael Chavis’ Slow Start
Michael Chavis’ first full professional season didn’t go so well, but he did show the natural power and raw defensive tools that make him an interesting prospect.
25-and-Under Talent in the AL East
Baseball Prospectus has published it’s top-10 lists for every team in the AL East, so now is as good a time as any to see how each team’s 25-and-under talent stacks up.