©  2108 Jordan Long  Sports-Scoop.com | Sports with Attitude The Boston Red Sox aren’t looking to make any changes to the pitching rotation.  One of the top pitchers remaining unsigned is Yu Darvish. Boston was interested in his services at the trade deadline last season in hopes of a World Series run.  Instead he was sent to L.A. where Darvish helped them reach the World Series.  But that doesn’t mean that the Red Sox couldn’t land him now. Darvish is an above average regular season pitcher.  Last season he was 10-12 with a 3.86 era.  The Red Sox need him because of his ability to strike out batters.  He struck out 209 hitters last season.  In his career Darvish is 56-42 with a 3.42 ERA. The only downside with Darvish is his pitching location.  Last season he gave up 27 home runs, the most in his career.  He was unable to keep the ball low in the zone.  If that number is the same this year, it will cost Boston games. In addition, the Red Sox may have to overpay if they want

© 2108 Jordan Long Sports-Scoop.com | Sports with Attitude!          The Boston Red Sox are still trying to improve their outfield.  They have reached out to J.D. Martinez, putting a 5-year deal on the table.  Martinez wants a bigger contract of at least 7 years, worth $210 million.  According to bleacherreport.com, Bob Nightengale of USA today said, "The Red Sox won't give Martinez a seven-year, $210 million contract and aren't about to start bidding against themselves." Martinez is the type of outfielder who is going to make the Red Sox outfield better.  He will help this team's offense.  Martinez is a home-run hitter and scores his teammates.  He hit .303 with 45 home runs and 104 RBI’s last season.  And at the plate Martinez will take chances swinging at pitches outside the zone for strike outs with a total of 128 last season. In his 7-year MLB career Martinez is a .285 hitter with 152 home runs and 476 RBI’s. The Red Sox want Martinez because of his a