Over the Monster Dec 1, 2021
Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Chris Taylor, Rob Refsnyder
Photo by Jim Davis/The Boston Globe via With all the money being thrown at free agent shortstops recently, Xander Bogaerts just has to wait until his potentially even bigger payday comes. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) With his ability to play all over the field and after his postseason heroics in 2021, Chris Taylor seemed like someone Chaim Bloom would eventually add to the Red Sox’s roster. It appears that is not the case. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive) They may not be making huge moves, but the Red Sox are making moves all the same. Outfielder Rob Refsnyder is...
NESN.com Nov 22, 2021
Red Sox Hope Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers Help Team For ‘Long Time’
The Boston Red Sox have some decisions to make. With the Major League Baseball offseason in full swing, the team obviously has to do its due diligence on free agents — and they seem to be doing so — but also take a look at the future of their current players under contract. The two […] The post Red Sox Hope Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers Help Team For ‘Long Time’ appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Nov 22, 2021
Don’t Rule Out Red Sox Signing Middle Infielder This Offseason
What will the Boston Red Sox’s infield look like in 2022? Well, that’s certainly up in the air. Although Boston has Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers, Christian Arroyo, Bobby Dalbec and Kiké Hernández all under contract for the 2022 season, that doesn’t mean Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom hasn’t taken a look into the […] The post Don’t Rule Out Red Sox Signing Middle Infielder This Offseason appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Nov 18, 2021
Xander Bogaerts Bids Eduardo Rodriguez Farewell With Instagram Post
You can add Xander Bogaerts to the list of those who will miss Eduardo Rodriguez. The pitcher made his five-year deal with the Detroit Tigers official earlier this week after spending six seasons with the Boston Red Sox. During that time, Rodriguez, naturally, got close with his teammates and won a World Series in 2018. […] The post Xander Bogaerts Bids Eduardo Rodriguez Farewell With Instagram Post appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Nov 18, 2021
Projecting Red Sox’s 2022 Infield: Is It Really Worth Moving Rafael Devers?
The Boston Red Sox can rely on a solid core in the outfield in 2022. But when it comes to the infield — particularly the right side — there are more uncertainties. Sure, you can put Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts into the lineup, but it’s too early to write their positions down in permanent […] The post Projecting Red Sox’s 2022 Infield: Is It Really Worth Moving Rafael Devers? appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster Nov 12, 2021
MLB Roundup 11/12: Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers among Silver Slugger winners
Staff Photo By Stuart Cahill/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald Boston sweeps the left side of the infield. Silver Slugger winners announced Awards season starts in earnest next week with the major individual hardware given out, but we did get the Gold Gloves already, and on Thursday the winners of the Silver Sluggers were announced. For our purposes, both Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers won, sweeping the left side of the infield for the Boston Red Sox. For the former it was his fourth Silver Slugger coming after Bogaerts hit .295/.370/.493 for a 130 wRC+. Devers,...
NESN.com Nov 11, 2021
Xander Bogaerts Joins Exclusive Company With Fourth Silver Slugger
Xander Bogaerts has been one of the best shortstops in Major League Baseball since his arrival and Thursday revealed another reason why. The Boston Red Sox shortstop took home his fourth career American League Silver Slugger Award and became just the fifth AL shortstop to reach the milestone. Bogaerts joins Barry Larkin (nine), Cal Ripken […] The post Xander Bogaerts Joins Exclusive Company With Fourth Silver Slugger appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Nov 11, 2021
Alex Cora Congratulates Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers After Silver Slugger Awards
A pair of Boston Red Sox stars earned some hardware this season, despite falling just short of a World Series berth. Both Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers took home Silver Slugger Awards for the American League, Major League Baseball announced Thursday. It was the fourth time in his career that Bogaerts earned the designation, but […] The post Alex Cora Congratulates Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers After Silver Slugger Awards appeared first on NESN.com.
NESN.com Nov 11, 2021
Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers Win AL Silver Slugger Awards
The Boston Red Sox picked up some hardware Tuesday night. With the 2021 Major League Baseball season behind us, the league is in full-on award mode, and Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers each took home American League Silver Slugger Awards for their respective positions. Bogaerts earned his fourth Silver Slugger — and first since 2019 […] The post Red Sox’s Xander Bogaerts, Rafael Devers Win AL Silver Slugger Awards appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster Nov 10, 2021
Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts, Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock
Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Considering how good Xander Bogaerts is, I’m sure the Red Sox would prefer to have a bit more certainty about his future with the team beyond 2022. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe) Last season featured breakout performances from Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock and that could lead them to roles in the starting rotation. (Lauren Campbell; NESN) Speaking of the rotation, Justin Verlander wouldn’t be the right fit for the Red Sox, according to John Tomase. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston) There are a ton of free agents the Red...
NESN.com Nov 7, 2021
Chaim Bloom Doesn’t Sound Hip On Idea Of Adding Left Side Infielder
Until the Boston Red Sox start next season with Rafael Devers standing at third base and Xander Bogaerts at shortstop, there will be curiosity about moving one or both players. From the outside, the theory has been floated — to the degree the Red Sox have addressed it — that Boston could move Rafael Devers […] The post Chaim Bloom Doesn’t Sound Hip On Idea Of Adding Left Side Infielder appeared first on NESN.com.
Over the Monster Nov 7, 2021
Daily Red Sox Links: Xander Bogaerts; Don Orsillo; Rob Manfred
Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/ Pedro Martinez thinks it would be a mistake for Xander Bogaerts to opt out of his contract after the 2022 season. While I agree, I want what is best for Xander and ultimately he has to do what’s best for him. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe) Don Orsillo says Jerry Remy was the main reason he got the Red Sox play-by-play gig. Rem Dog was a smart man. (Chad Finn; Boston.com) Rob Manfred and the C-Suite cowardice of Major League Baseball. I’m surprised more was not said during the playoffs. (Salena Zito; Richmond...
NESN.com Nov 6, 2021
Pedro Martinez Doesn’t Believe Xander Bogaerts Should Opt Out After 2022 Season
Xander Bogaerts potentially could opt out of his contract after the 2022 Major League Baseball season, but Pedro Martinez thinks the Boston Red Sox shortstop should think twice about doing so. The Hall of Fame pitcher hosted his fifth annual Pedro Martinez Foundation Gala on Friday night and was asked about Bogaerts. “At the end […] The post Pedro Martinez Doesn’t Believe Xander Bogaerts Should Opt Out After 2022 Season appeared first on NESN.com.
