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Four big reasons the 2018 Boston Red Sox are a different team

By Connor Friend

TORONTO, ON - MAY 12: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by J.D. Martinez #28 after scoring a run in the third inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 12, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - MAY 12: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox is congratulated by J.D. Martinez #28 after scoring a run in the third inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on May 12, 2018 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /
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It’s always been a common theme in sports, especially early on, to jump to conclusions, but the Boston Red Sox are on fire.

Now I’m not gonna follow this trend and make overzealous predictions following early success but the 2018 Boston Red Sox are one of the MLB’s best. This cannot be denied.

In what looks to be a slow start by the rest of the league, the Red Sox look like they are easily in the conversation of being a serious World Series Contender.

Are they beating bad teams?

Yes. But you know what good teams do? Win. Touting a young hitting core backed by strong veterans and a mature but spry rotation with a proven and deadly bullpen.

The Red Sox are in good shape so far in 2018.

But what separates this Boston Red Sox team from teams of the past?

Especially following back to back AL East division titles and early first round exits?

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