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Pretty much agree with your synopsis. Looking ahead, with Papi gone, Hanley does not appear to be the answer at Designated hitter so we will probably try to sign a FA that has a proven power bat. Young may be gone next year. It is not a stretch to imagine either Benintendi or Swihart in left field. I don't believe Swihart should catch except in an emergency. Holt will probably remain a utility guy. Moncada will probably come up in August and whether he fills in at 2nd, third or first base, he appears to be ready to stick in the majors. It would be a young team except at DH with quality at every position but even so big Papi will be sorely missed. Next year the 3 starting pitchers who look to be keepers are Price, Wright and Porcello. Where do you find 2 quality starters?
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David's problems with his feet are already limiting the number of games he can play and could well put him on the bench for long periods as the season grinds on. The team needs to be prepared to have a designated hitter to fill in for him when he is hurting too much to play. As far as projecting his season's totals is concerned, I would temper that with the reality of his physical problems and the likelihood of him being out for extended periods. He continues to be a great clutch hitter for the Sox and a positive presence in the dugout. I think he is making the right decision to know when his time to hang them up has come.
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The Sox are in need of backup, righty/lefty subs and pinch hitters now. Both Holt and Swihart have shown the ability to play at the major league level and might have had an impact in a game like last night with the bases loaded and 0 outs. I wouldn't let Moncada or Benintendi go either as they are likely to be brought up in August. I would give up Devers, Owens or Johnson (not both), and maybe 2 or 3 of our mid level prospects. If that isn't enough then we will need to go to the free agent list.
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Cherrington loaded the Sox up with Castillo, Craig, Rameriz and Sandoval. Only Hanley is doing anything and certainly is not the power bat they expected. Lets not take any more players at high dollars who are questionable or past their prime. Pitching is expensive, both in minor league players and salaries and having large unproductive contracts on the books limits what can be done.