The Red Sox are at the point in their storied franchise where they need an English speaking man to interpret for another English speaking man. What has happened to my beloved baseball team? How did we get here?
Early goes 7 shutty, Sox singled the Braves to death with 7 runs on 14 hits all singles before Duran hit a tank for his 4th hit, Rafaela with 3 hits and 2 RBI, RBI knock for IKF, 2-run knock for Wilyer, RBI knock for Celo, losing streak over! #GoldBottles
Jarren Duran in the series sweep of the Royals:
4-10, 2B, 3B, 2 HR, 4 BB // 1.871 OPS
He was the difference between 2 wins and 2 losses the last couple nights.
Him playing like the guy we all know he can be would change the landscape of this offense. We just saw it.
Yesterday, Payton Tolle was set to pitch on the 2-year anniversary of his mother’s passing, Jina Tolle, who was his best friend and a big reason why Red Sox Scout Chris Reilly pushed so hard for the team to draft the lefty.
Today, he gets to honor her on Mother’s Day. 🤘❤️
It’s the Year of the Willy.
Willson Contreras:
35 Games
152 PA
.270/.382/.492/.874
8 HR, 4 2B
22 RBI
147 OPS+
98th percentile OAA
Wilyer Abreu:
35 Games
150 PA
.311/.393/.485/.878
5 HR, 6 2B
16 RBI
149 OPS+
81st percentile OAA
Easily your two most consistent position players.
Alex Cora sent an email thanking everyone in the Red Sox organization on Wednesday. Here's the full thing. Credit to @MassLive for getting their hands on it.
“Good morning. I wanted to take a moment before heading home to thank you.
Being part of this organization has meant a great deal to me. As a player and as a manager.
Like I always tell free agents, I’m glad my kids grew up here. It’s unique, special and magical.
Thank you for treating me with respect and most importantly accept me as AC. I’m grateful for this experience, it made me better.
We are happy to have the time to be full time parents, that’s the truth, but also we are disappointed that we didn’t finish the job.
I respect the direction the organization is taking. A lot of talented people will help to accomplish the ultimate goal, having another duck boat parade.
Thank you for the hard work, sleepless nights, professionalism and effort to help me lead this great organization.
One last thing, keep showing up everyday and don’t take the Fenway experience for granted, your working place is the best in the world.
Gracias
AC"