Redsox look like they have an incredible future
Outfield is set unless Jackie Bradley Jr. falls on his face. His BA has decreased month by month since that ridiculous hitting streak he was on. He is batting about .283 and hopefully he can maintain this avg for the rest of this season. I would be satisfied if he can bat this avg for the rest of his career. Terrific outfielder . Gold Glove
Betts is just incredible. For a 5'9 player he is doing it all right now. Hitting for avg and power. He is on his way to bat over .300, 25 home runs, 100 RBIs, 25 steals. Terrific outfielder
With Benintendi you get that same feeling you had when Pedroia first came into the league. Special player. Incredible what he has been able to do in such a short time. And also jumping straight to the Majors from AA. Special hitter that can hit every kind of pitch to all parts of the field. Very good outfielder
At the infield Moncada (practicing at 3b at the minor league leavel) , Xander, Pedroia, Ramirez (resurgence) look like locks. Travis Shaw and Holt are the extra utility players. Depending on how Shaw progresses (hot at the start of the year and has cooled off as of late) , Ramirez could take over Ortiz at the DH spot
Good depth at the catching position also. Swihart is injured but is suppose to be the future long term catcher
Now where the problem is , is at the Pitching position. Redsox have drafted poorly for the most part. Lack depth at the minor league level. Henry Owens a few years ago considered a top prospect has fell on his face. He is tall , has a good makeup, can throw several pitches with good accuracy, but has a so so MPH fastball and also lacks strength to finish games/that extra to get out of jams. He needs to really improve his conditioning/add muscle.
Redsox starting
Price (Not dominant as years past. And unluckily lacking bat support for some reason. Needs to fine tune off speed pitches and able to throw for strikes instead of depending on the fastball too much)
Porcello (candidate to win CY young award. incredible turnaround. Has put it all together)
Wright (What a surprise. Needs to improve on conditioning)
Kimbrel look solid as the closer.
Relief pitching department has been brutal all season long. One area that needs to improve (likely from FA)
I hope the sox can make the playoffs this season , so that we can see clutch "Ortiz" do his magic before he retires.