Clay does not need any more leeway. He has been given so many opportunities, more than anybody in the history of the Red Sox.
10 years, 10 bleeping years.
Are you aware that Koji isn't a closer anymore? Are you aware this team has a new closer?
This Koji vs Papelbon is inane. Koji has performed great for the Red Sox. Now they have a new closer. Koji has a different role. Why are you still debating this non issue?
This sentiment of Papelbon you attach to is bizarre.
This team doesn't need Papelbon as THEIR closer even IF you feel he can still perform. He is only getting by these days IMO.
The fact is the Red Sox does not have a closer issue since Koji join them. They don't either right now.
he is playing
Mookie Betts, RF
Dustin Pedroia, 2B
Xander Bogaerts, SS
David Ortiz, DH
Hanley Ramirez, 1B
Travis Shaw, 3B
Brock Holt, LF
Christian Vazquez, C
Jackie Bradley Jr., CF
David Price, LHP
This team needs to be lit a fire under their asses. They're stuck in mud. Farrell can lead horses to water, but he can't make them drink.
They're just a player or pitcher short right now. We need a starter and a real power LF. Brock go back to being a super, giving guys days off like Betts who is scuffling. The role is best for Holt and the team.