Francona was the greatest manager the Sox ever had. Anyone that continues to tear him down for his years year has a serious grudge. In the lost season of 2010, they still won 89 games.
HE AVERAGED 93 WINS A SEASON WHILE MANAGING THE SOX...
I believe HFA has a marginal effect. It's really not enough to stress about for MLB teams though. It's far more important for rowdy NHL and NFL stadiums.
http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=642770#/career/R/hitting/2016/ALL
Javier Guerra absolutely stinks. Red Sox sold high on a middling prospect. Good for them.
I don't think anyone lost sleep over losing Logan Allen either.
I agree. The other great sign from Pedroia is that he was hitting the ball to RF more than ever and was less focused on the "la luna" nonsense. Punch and Judy Pedroia is best Pedroia, imo.
I agree. I believe Hernandez has also spent a little time working on OF defense to add versatility. I don't believe Marrero's glove is a big step up from what else is on the roster and his bat is nonexistent.