According to the
Eagle-Tribune's Christopher Smith, while the Red Sox are probably done with any big transactions,
they still might add a right-hand hitting outfielder as a potential centerfield platoon. While most centerfield free agents are already off the table (except for
Shin-Soo Choo), Boston seems committed to starting
Jackie Bradley, Jr. in center on Opening Day. If the kid falters against left-handed pitching, players like
Michael Morse,
Rajai Davis,
Franklin Gutierrez or
Delmon Young might be good complementary bench/platoon options for Boston. Smith also points out that
Ben Cherington still wants protection on the left side of the infield—which could be a starting shortstop like
Stephen Drew (which might free up
Will Middlebrooks for a trade and place
Xander Bogaerts at third), or a bench player that could back-up at short and third.
