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Boston sets its 25-man roster, continued...
Here’s the rest of the Boston Red Sox 25-man roster. Introducing the position players:
CATCHERS
C – Jason Varitek, Doug Mirabelli
INFIELDERS
1B – David Ortiz (L), Kevin Millar
2B – Pokey Reese
3B – Bill Mueller (S), Mark Bellhorn (S)
SS – Nomar Garciaparra, Tony Womack (L)
OUTFIELDERS
LF – Manny Ramirez, Ellis Burks
CF – Johnny Damon (L)
RF – Trot Nixon (L), Gabe Kapler (RF)
Analysis: a pretty solid group up and down the lineup… should get plenty of hits this season… definitely a long-ball threat... Damon is a speedy lead-off man with good pop in his pat… Pokey doesn’t have a ton left in his bat but is solid on defense… there is some drop off when you go to the bench with guys like Bellhorn, Mirabelli and Kapler…
Question marks: How will Nomar respond playing in Boston after the "almost" trade during the A-Rod talks? What will Boston do if a few regulars get hurt since there is very little star power in the AAA or AA system? How will the team respond to its new manager, Francona?
PROBABLE BATTING ORDER:
Vs. RHP + DH:
Damon (L)
Mueller (S)
Ramirez
Ortiz (L)
Nixon (L)
Burks (designated hitter)
Garciaparra
Varitek (S)
Reese
Vs. LHP + DH
Damon (L)
Millar
Ramirez
Burks (DH)
Garciaparra
Mueller (S)
Mirabelli
Nikon (L)
Reese
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