It won’t be an easy job. Get ready to take the blame when the bullpen blows a lead or when the bats go silent.
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Tom Caron: Juggled schedules aren’t fair, but the NFL doesn’t care
The league is clear on its priorities during the pandemic: Having games played and filling television schedules.
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Tom Caron: What will it take for the Red Sox to contend in 2021?
Chaim Bloom will need to add a starting pitcher, some dependable relievers, and perhaps a new center fielder.
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Tom Caron: Tanner Houck offers glimmer of hope for Boston’s struggling pitching staff
Starting pitching has been a problem all season for the Red Sox, but rookie pitcher has been solid in his first two big-league starts.
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Tom Caron: Dear Tampa Bay, expectations don’t always meet reality
Boston knows well what is it is like to have high expectations. Tampa Bay found out Sunday it doesn’t always work out the way you want.
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Tom Caron: Amid woeful season, Red Sox eager to hit reset button
Boston’s rebuilding process took another step forward through shedding players before the trade deadline, and now the team is positioned to get under the luxury tax threshold.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox could have far different look in a week
With the Aug. 31 trade deadline looming, Chaim Bloom is already working to rebuild the team.
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Tom Caron: Where has the Red Sox offense gone?
The beleaguered pitching staff has improved, but Boston’s team batting average after the weekend was just .236.
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Tom Caron: Bullpen will fill the gaps for thin Red Sox rotation
Boston manager Ron Roenicke will have to be creative with a staff that has only three healthy starters.
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Tom Caron: Pandemic storm clouds hover over baseball
Teams have started working out again in preparation for the shortened season, but with players testing positive for COVID-19 there is no guarantee games will be played.