Boston Red Sox solidify infield depth ahead of spring training, but fans may be left wondering what could have been. The team's pursuit of a top-tier third baseman appears to have fallen through, with Alex Bregman joining the Chicago Cubs earlier in the offseason and Eugenio Suarez signing with the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
Now, it seems that Craig Breslow will not be rejoining the Red Sox after missing out on Suarez. The team's infield now appears to be set for spring training, with Trevor Story holding down second base and Marcelo Mayer at shortstop. However, the decision to pair David Hamilton and Romy Gonzalez in a platoon at second base has left many fans perplexed.
The Red Sox invested heavily in starting pitching this offseason, but adding an infielder seems like a priority that was overlooked. Even with Suarez joining the team, the organization should have explored alternative options for a third baseman. The current setup may not be ideal, especially considering the Red Sox's reliance on Mayer at shortstop and Story at second base.
Rival executives believe Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals could be a potential target in the coming weeks, but it seems unlikely that he will be joining the Red Sox anytime soon. For now, the team appears to be relying on its existing infield depth, which may not provide the same level of depth and flexibility as previously expected.
Now, it seems that Craig Breslow will not be rejoining the Red Sox after missing out on Suarez. The team's infield now appears to be set for spring training, with Trevor Story holding down second base and Marcelo Mayer at shortstop. However, the decision to pair David Hamilton and Romy Gonzalez in a platoon at second base has left many fans perplexed.
The Red Sox invested heavily in starting pitching this offseason, but adding an infielder seems like a priority that was overlooked. Even with Suarez joining the team, the organization should have explored alternative options for a third baseman. The current setup may not be ideal, especially considering the Red Sox's reliance on Mayer at shortstop and Story at second base.
Rival executives believe Brendan Donovan of the Cardinals could be a potential target in the coming weeks, but it seems unlikely that he will be joining the Red Sox anytime soon. For now, the team appears to be relying on its existing infield depth, which may not provide the same level of depth and flexibility as previously expected.
. I mean, they already got Story and Mayer at shortstop and second base, so I thought that was set in stone 
. But then they pair David Hamilton with Romy Gonzalez at second base? That just seems weird to me 
. I get it, they wanted to keep the options open, but what's the point if you're not gonna put your best foot forward? 
. And now they're just winging it at second base 
? I hope Brendan Donovan becomes available soon because this infield situation just doesn't sit right with me 
anyway, i guess Trevor Story and Marcelo Mayer are gonna be our stars at shortstop and 2b, but idk if its enough to save the season... did they even try to get anyone else besides Suarez? 
Hopefully they'll explore other options in the coming weeks, like Brendan Donovan or someone. The team invested a lot in starting pitching this offseason, so it's weird that infield depth kinda fell by the wayside 
Still gotta believe that Romy Gonzalez has some game though 
... I was really hoping we'd get that third baseman and make our infield even deeper! It feels like the Red Sox kinda dropped the ball on that front 
. And what's up with pairing David Hamilton and Romy Gonzalez in that platoon? Can't we just stick with one of them? 
. and now they're stuck with that platoon thing at 2B? not sure how it's gonna work out, Story and Mayer are talented but yeah they can't cover all bases at once 
, but I gotta say, this infield situation is a bit meh 
That's like, what's the point of having that solid pitching rotation if you can't even get a decent infielder? 
They shoulda at least looked into Brendan Donovan or something 
. I guess our Sox fans will just have to settle for "meh" 
. I mean they had a chance to get Suarez but missed out. Now they're stuck with Hamilton and Gonzalez at 2B, it's like they didn't think that one through 
. And don't even get me started on Mayer playing shortstop, that's not ideal at all 
. I'm calling it now, the Red Sox are gonna have a rough season 
. Now it just seems like they're winging it with Hamilton and Romy at 2B 
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