I do this occasionally. Actually, I'm not even sure if I can say that. I know I have done it before. Maybe a couple times. Anyway, here is the Red Sox Opening Day Roster for 2024 along with some predictions. A lot of my predictions are somewhat positive. I really do think this team has some good, young talent. This is a year to determine what it is that they have and supplement it going forward. I do not think this team will contend, but they will win some games. I do think they will be active during the trading period, hopefully bringing in young pitching.
2024 Prediction: Abreu will turn out to be the best player Boston got in the Christian Vazquez deal, becoming the regular right-fielder by mid-season.
2024 Prediction: Bello will make big strides toward becoming a potential ace and win 15 games.
2024 Prediction: Campbell will turn out to be the best under-the-radar pick-up for the team in 2024 and be a valuable member of the bullpen.
2024 Prediction: Casas will have his first season with 30 home runs.
2024 Prediction: Crawford will become Boston's #2 pitcher, finishing with 12 wins and an ERA below 3.50.
2024 Prediction: This year is the end of the road for Dalbec in Boston, and possibly very early.
2024 Prediction: Ho-hum, just another 30 homer/100 RBI season for Devers.
2024 Prediction: Duran will steal the second-most bags in a single season in Red Sox history. The number to beat is 54.
2024 Prediction: Houck will be the closer by the end of the season.
2024 Prediction: Jansen will be traded at the Trading Deadline, but will be an All Star before he goes.
2024 Prediction: Martin has another ridiculously good season and actually gets his first card since 2020.
2024 Prediction: McGuire's numbers continue to slide and he is released by the end of the season.
2024 Prediction: O'Neill has a renaissance season in 2024, but is traded at the deadline.
2024 Prediction: Pivetta has another solid season, but is also traded at the deadline.
2024 Prediction: Rafaela contends for the A.L. Rookie of the Year and wins a Gold Glove in his rookie season.
2024 Prediction: Reyes will be a valuable utility infielder.
2024 Prediction: Rodriguez will be the first player to be dropped from the roster and Brennan Bernardino will be brought back.
2024 Prediction: Slaten, a Rule 5 pick, will stay on the roster all season and gradually work into more of a trustworthy arm out of the bullpen.
2024 Prediction: Story has a 20/20 season and wins a Gold Glove.
2024 Prediction: Valdez hits well, but his defensive problems make it impossible to keep him on the roster and he is eventually traded.
2024 Prediction: Weissert becomes a fan favorite and makes the Verdugo trade worthwhile.
2024 Prediction: Whitlock solidifies his place in the rotation and wins 12 games.
2024 Prediction: Winckowski becomes one of the team's setup men with another strong season.
2024 Prediction: Wong is an All Star in 2024.
2024 Prediction: Yoshida contends for the batting title in 2024.
I like the Yoshida prediction.
ReplyDeleteAlso I had no idea Anderson was on the Red Sox. FWIW he pitched like a Cy Young candidate against the Yankees in Coors last year.