The Red Sox are in a tough spot with Matt Barnes, who just hasn’t been effective in quite a while. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
Whether due to belief in him or necessity, the Red Sox have to stick with Barnes. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive)
Yesterday’s setback against the Reds was due to many things, but Xander Bogaerts took responsibility for his shortcomings in the contest. (Greg Dudek; NESN)
Losing at Fenway Park can’t be part of the game plan and Alex Cora knows it. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
With the Red Sox still hovering on the brink, Cora may need to shake things up.