Red Sox Spring Training: A healthy Nunez means big things for Boston

The Red Sox are gearing up for their first game of Spring Training this weekend and someone they hope is ready to go is Eduardo Nunez. The third baseman is set to be an important part of Boston’s plan to repeat.

It’s no secret that the Red Sox have a pretty big target on their backs after a franchise record 108 win season and becoming the world champions. This offseason was more than enough evidence that the other clubs will be gunning for Boston come Opening Day. If the Red Sox want to go back to back they’ll need to have a healthy Eduardo Nunez in the lineup.

Nuni came to Boston during the 2017 trade window and signed a two-year deal with the Red Sox going into the 2018 season. That deal is…