This week’s mail bags cover Rafael Devers Situation, potential Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Scene, suitable Anthony RizzoShould the Warriors be traded Sean Murphyand issues involving Metropolitan and Phillies.
Clark asked:
Devers said 3B was his, the story was in SS, Campbell was in 2B, Cassas said he was in at first, and Bregman was in 2B, with the kids. Meanwhile, Yoshida insists that he is ready for the Department of Health and plays the outfield. It sounds like an accident waiting to happen. how do you say?
Eldon asked:
What is the result of a player’s refusal to accept the task decision made by the club’s management? For example: Devers refuses to give up 3B or Stroman refuses to work from the bullpen. Is it a reason to sign a contract? pause? Other remedies?
It’s a mess, which is why I don’t think Bregman is suitable for the Red Sox. Here is a potential 2025 plan:
I think there is a good chance that Bregman missed about 20 games due to his injury. In this case, the third base will be covered with Devers, maybe Campbell, maybe it’s Marcelo Mayer When he is ready.
The story is 32 years old, not reaching 94 games in a season since 2021, so the Red Sox may need to cover over 40 games in shortstop. He may get backing from Mayer, Campbell and even Bregman.
If Campbell becomes a rookie, there are options open for Alex Cora, given the team’s possibilities for many other second bases besides Bregman.
Casas is likely to miss more than 20 games due to injury. Devers makes a lot of sense to work at first base in spring training, because even if Bregman and Casas are starters, he can get over 40 games.
Many different damage schemes push Yoshida to more playing time, although Cora may want to sit next to him Rob Refsnyder Against most left-handed. Wilyer Abreu A platoon partner is also needed.
What about a situation where everyone is healthy and young players are projecting?
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