This week's mailbags enter Boston's first basic situation Sandy AlcantaraA tough starting point, the third Cubs’ choice, Mets’ left-handed mitigation possibility, and more.
Clark asked:
Of course, the Gonzalez/Torro tandem isn't the answer to the Red Sox's first base, and Cora said Devers didn't move out of DH. They are thin among minors in 1B. Your poll yesterday showed opinions on the solution (internal and external organizations). how do you say? External options?
Cornelius asked:
The only reasonable way for Anthony is not to move DEVERS out of DH (first base) and use DH for the fourth outfielder (Anthony, Abreu, Duran and Rafaela)?
Jen McCaffrey of Track and Field noted, “Before Tuesday’s game, [Red Sox manager Alex] Cora said he didn't have Rafael Devers About moving to first base. The media has asked Devers to discuss the matter, but so far he has refused to speak. ”
It's a big league, and at the risk of sounding like a conversational person, Devers should step up and volunteer to learn first base immediately. The Red Sox currently have a 45% chance of playing in the playoffs, making suboptimal choices or waiting too long can lead to their failure. For the second time this year, the Red Sox seemed afraid of people who committed crimes and asked him to do the best for the team. The Red Sox didn't even have a first base as of this writing discuss With Devers!
Obviously, Devers won't make position changes easily. From a Boston perspective, I carefully stepped on a star player who signed in 2033. Roman Anthony. There is little to learn from Anthony that can easily join Boston's outfield/DH spin. Open DH can also be used as a way to obtain it Yoshida MasatakaBats will enter the lineup as soon as possible.
You've seen guesses about external options. Chris Cotillo of Masslive has a reasonable list named Anthony Rizzo and Jon Singleton. The Red Sox can also consider trades for senior players who mix with Triple A Otto Kemp,,,,, Tim Elkoor Matt Lloyd. Who else might make sense?
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