Boston Red Sox Bolsters The Lineup, Sign Outfielder J.D. Martinez
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The Boston Red Sox have upgraded their outfield. J.D. Martinez agreed to a deal with the team: 5-years, worth $110 million. Martinez can opt out after two seasons.
The Red Sox have eyed Martinez since the start of free agency. They know what he can do in the outfield, and they need his bat. Last season the Red Sox finished 93-69 winning the American League East but they couldn’t hit the long ball. Boston ended up with 168 home runs, worst in the American League and 27th in all of baseball. They know that in order to be one of the top teams in Major League Baseball that number must increase.
Martinez will be the every-day right fielder. He can catch the ball and pick batters off trying to advance. He had 3 outfield assists last season. And he won’t make many errors as he had only 4 all of last year. The Red Sox know the move will bolster the outfield.
The main reason that they signed him is his hitting. Martinez hits on base and moves his teammates around the base paths. Martinez hit .303 with Arizona last year with 104 RBI’s. He also hits with power to drive the ball deep and out of the yard with 45 home runs. In his career Martinez whacked 152 home runs.
The Red Sox were a decent team before this move. Adding Martinez means the Red Sox can be more dangerous at the plate. He should be in the middle of their lineup. It takes pressure off of Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez and Mookie Betts - the team's power hitters. Opposing teams need to be careful with Martinez as one mistake and it could wind up over the fence. If the other team decides to walk him, other batters on the team will make a pitcher pay. With this move the Red Sox should now be the favorites to win the American League East title. It might also increase their chances for a deep postseason run.
The Boston Red Sox have upgraded their outfield. J.D. Martinez agreed to a deal with the team: 5-years, worth $110 million. Martinez can opt out after two seasons.
The Red Sox have eyed Martinez since the start of free agency. They know what he can do in the outfield, and they need his bat. Last season the Red Sox finished 93-69 winning the American League East but they couldn’t hit the long ball. Boston ended up with 168 home runs, worst in the American League and 27th in all of baseball. They know that in order to be one of the top teams in Major League Baseball that number must increase.
Martinez will be the every-day right fielder. He can catch the ball and pick batters off trying to advance. He had 3 outfield assists last season. And he won’t make many errors as he had only 4 all of last year. The Red Sox know the move will bolster the outfield.
The main reason that they signed him is his hitting. Martinez hits on base and moves his teammates around the base paths. Martinez hit .303 with Arizona last year with 104 RBI’s. He also hits with power to drive the ball deep and out of the yard with 45 home runs. In his career Martinez whacked 152 home runs.
The Red Sox were a decent team before this move. Adding Martinez means the Red Sox can be more dangerous at the plate. He should be in the middle of their lineup. It takes pressure off of Dustin Pedroia, Hanley Ramirez and Mookie Betts - the team's power hitters. Opposing teams need to be careful with Martinez as one mistake and it could wind up over the fence. If the other team decides to walk him, other batters on the team will make a pitcher pay. With this move the Red Sox should now be the favorites to win the American League East title. It might also increase their chances for a deep postseason run.
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