The Boston Pink Sox are coming into the 2023 season with one thing to show after a disappointing end to the 2022 marketing campaign.
After a shock run to the ALCS in 2021, the staff missed the postseason in 2022.
Additionally they misplaced Xander Bogaerts in free company.
However there might be some hope for the staff, as identified by Pink Sox analyst Jared Carrabis.
Current rumors have linked the Pink Sox to slugger Adam Duvall as they seek for a complementary bat.
Carrabis acknowledged on Twitter that if the Pink Sox do add him and doubtlessly usher in any person like Elvis Andrus to fill the shortstop position till Trevor Story comes again, there could also be a motive to look at this staff in 2023.
If all this smoke turns into actuality and the Pink Sox signal Adam Duvall, give me Elvis Andrus and I’m firmly planted within the “Let’s see what occurs” camp. I’m not down on the 2023 season. I’m not amped about it. However I’ll very a lot be intrigued. (Additionally wouldn’t hate a SP commerce.)
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) January 17, 2023
To be truthful, the Pink Sox offseason hasn’t been a complete bust.
Regardless of shedding Bogaerts and lacking out on three key free brokers, they did handle to signal pitchers Corey Kluber and Kenley Jansen, as effectively each Masataka Yoshida and Justin Turner to strengthen their offense.
So even with Story out, the Pink Sox have some items on their roster to fill the outlet.
Signing Duvall may permit them to maneuver tremendous utilityman Enrique Hernandez to the shortstop place, whereas additionally leaving the door open for an additional signing, with the veteran Andrus being a chance.
Carrabis additionally famous {that a} commerce for a beginning pitcher may assist Boston.
The Miami Marlins presently have numerous starters, together with right-hander Pablo Lopez on the block proper now.
The Pink Sox may swing a deal for one in all them to strengthen their rotation and make up for the lack of Nathan Eovaldi.