Montana? California? Yes, these were two of the license plates we counted in the parking lot at a recent Red Sox game.
Long-time Boston Red Sox play-by-play men Joe Castiglione and Dave O'Brien feel that the Red Sox have the potential to bounce back after last year's dismal 78-84 campaign and last-place finish in the American League East. Expectations are relatively low for a team traditionally in the playoff hunt. Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts is now with the San Diego Padres, designated hitter J.D. Martinez is on the Los Angeles Dodgers and former ace Nathan Eovaldi is now a Texas Ranger.
During a recent conversation at JetBlue Park, Cora acknowledged the Sox have questions to answer as Opening Day approaches. But he believes the potential is there to exceed modest expectations . Advertisement What does the 2023 season have in store for Alex Cora and the Red Sox? Jim Davis/Globe Staff “From my end, I bet on my team. Some people call it cockiness, others confidence. I feel this is a good group,” Cora said. “Do we have to be on point and is there a small margin for error? I believe so. Everybody knows it. Get 108 Stitches A newsletter about everything baseball from the Globe's Red Sox reporters, delivered weekdays during the season and weekly offseason. Enter Email Sign Up “But
No | Player | Pos |
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66 | P | |
35 | P | |
70 | P | |
50 | P | |
89 | P | |
74 | P | |
76 | P | |
28 | P | |
55 | P | |
40 | P | |
P | ||
61 | P | |
65 | P | |
37 | P | |
57 | P | |
41 | P | |
46 | P | |
22 | P | |
25 | P |
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3 | C | |
12 | C |
No | Player | Pos |
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39 | 2B | |
36 | 1B | |
20 | 2B | |
29 | 1B | |
11 | 3B | |
5 | SS | |
43 | SS | |
10 | 2B | |
2 | 3B |
No | Player | Pos |
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16 | CF | |
18 | CF | |
30 | LF | |
99 | RF | |
7 | LF |