While fans continue to clamor for the Red Sox to make a splashy signing or trade, Boston brass appears steadfast on primarily building from within.
One player who could benefit from that approach is outfielder Wilyer Abreu, who showed flashes of potential in 28 games with the Red Sox last season. Abreu, a 5-foot-10, 24-year-old prospect from Venezuela, hit .316 with two home runs, six doubles, and nine walks.
If Red Sox Chairman Tom Werner’s comments are at all clairvoyant, Abreu figures to see a significantly expanded role this year. Werner, speaking at Winter Weekend on Friday, made it clear he thinks very highly of Abreu.