I grabbed another Mega Box of Topps Holiday because it was the only thing available. I am hoping to happen across Update one of these days. Anyway, on to the break:
1. Triston Casas. Boston has seemingly been looking into Pete Alonso and Kyle Schwarber this offseason. I can't help but think this likely means that Casas's time is coming to an end in Boston. He showed a lot of promise in 2023 when he hit .263/.3367/.490 with 24 home runs and 65 RBIs. Unfortunately he missed large chunks of each of the last two seasons and hit just 16 home runs combined.
2. Marcelo Mayer. The fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft, Mayer did reasonably well in his first Major League stint. In 44 games he hit .228/.272/.402 with four home runs as a 22-year-old rookie. There is definitely room to grow, but defensively, he is ready now.
3. Kristian Campbell. I hold out hope Campbell will still turn into the player he looked like he would as a minor leaguer in 2024. He hit .223/.319/.345 with six homers and 21 RBIs. The problem is where does he play? Boston already has a glut of outfielders and is shopping for a first-baseman. Mayer has to play somewhere and Story stayed in Boston.
4. Triston Casas. The big hit from the break was a Red Sox card, which is definitely a plus. This is the Chrome Blue Sparkle and is serial-numbered to 199.
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