No doubt, between this & the SR pitching, it seems that too many players have come back ill-prepared.
Tough to know for sure why, but it feels systemic, in which case the buck has to stop with Cora.
Pretty tough to knock him very hard, as last year was sheer magic. He automatically gets "a pass." At least for a while...
I'm wondering if the "hangover" thing is for real? After making it to opening day in Seattle, this is the first year in 20+ years I can't seem to get plugged back in?
Whatever the case.... too many of our guys just are not ready to go. This ain't gonna fly for too long, as fans will vote with their feet. What Have You Done For Me Lately is inevitably knocking at the door, & he will soon kick the door in and his friends Pissed & Disgusted are about to take out their wrath on THIS YEAR's Red Sox Team.