It's pretty exciting with Betts being called up, by sept 1, it's probable that the sox have 5 rookie's in the everyday lineup (XB,JBJ,Vasquez,Cecchini,Holt) and 3-4 pitchers in the rotation(Workman,RDLR,Webster,Ranuado). The future is bright.
The Drew signing while in hindsight looks bad, at the time of WMB injury the sox had nobody to play 3b and the only thing drew cost was money so it seemed like an obvious choice. I don't blame Ben for signing him, I mean Drew went from a top 5 offensive SS that should have won the AL gold glove to a Red Sox fans punch line. I would imagine at some point after the trade deadline that he will heat up and the Sox will put him on waivers. In reference to the future of Red Sox left side, XB is probably the 3b of the future anyways as Cecchini has not take a positive step this year and WMB hasn't taken a positive step since 2012. I wouldn't be surprised if Marrero is the opening day SS in 2015.
Bernie Williams line his rookie year 238/336/350 and was below average cf that year and through out most of his career. Most rookies struggle, it's part of being a rookie.
since 6/1 as a staff the sox have 3.54 era, 5th in the American league. This season is a tough pill to swallow, but winning it all last year makes it a little easier.
since 6/1
B Holt 330/370/426
D Pedroia 250/309/381
D Ortiz 222/315/432
M Napoli 310/375/552
D Nava 341/420/409
AJP 158/194/211
XB 152/200/291
S Drew 143/182/190
JBJ 200/294/250
Outside of Nava, Holt, and Napoli, the offensive production has been terrible.
I'm usually a pretty positive outcome kind of guy(especially for a red sox fan), but I just don't see it happening this year. Best case scenario Drew, Peavy, Doubront, AJ, and Gomes play well up to the non-waiver deadline and are moved for some decent pieces. Bring up some kids and see what you have prior going into the offseason.