It may sound dramatic but this season it feels like the Red Sox are in the fight of their lives. The defending champs came into the season with all the swagger of being the best while seemingly not respecting their upcoming opponents. Every other club worked to improve themselves this winter while Boston was content with not adding any new pieces to the puzzle.
One of the high points in recent memory for the Red Sox has been the outstanding play of infielder Brock Holt. Though he started the season on the IL with a scratched cornea and shoulder impingement, he has been electric since his return to the club.