People probably aren’t focusing much attention on the open third base coaching position in light of the fact that the Red Sox still need to find someone to take over the entire operations, but nevertheless, here’s a look at some candidates for coaching vacancies. Could we get both Cora brothers in one dugout? (Keagan Stiefel, NESN)
But how much does the coaching staff matter, anyway? In baseball, it isn’t always clear, as talent generally wins out in the end. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
Someone else we’ll be saying goodbye to, in addition to Carlos Febles and Dave Bush: Kyle Barraclough, who elected free agency.