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Boston Red Sox: 3 way too early predictions for 2019 season

By Sam Minton

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles during the Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 27, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after striking out in the third inning against the Baltimore Orioles during the Grapefruit League spring training game at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on February 27, 2019 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 09: Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

3.  The closing situation is just fine

There were a lot of concerns about the Boston Red Sox’s closing situation. Craig Kimbrel is no longer on the team. That left a humongous hole in the bullpen.

Before the season Alex Cora spoke about the issue and hinted at using a closer by committee approach. This sounded like a bad idea.

So far the bullpen is doing rather well. They have gotten a lot of work with the starting rotation getting off to bad starts.

The only closer we have seen so far is Matt Barnes and he was able to clinch the only win for the Red Sox striking out two batters in the 9th.

So things aren’t looking so good for the Red Sox this season. Lucky for them the MLB season is a long one so even though it is frustrating they can stumble out of the gate.

Next. 3 thoughts on Xander Bogaerts’ multi-year extension. dark

Hopefully the Red Sox will get back to their winning ways sooner rather than later.

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