Tim McMaster is joined by The Athletic's Red Sox beat writers Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey and guests for a weekly dive into the big issues facing Boston's Olde Towne team.
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Tim McMaster is joined by The Athletic's Red Sox beat writers Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey and guests for a weekly dive into the big issues facing Boston's Olde Towne team.
Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions joins Tim and Jen to talk defense. Why the Red Sox haven't scored well in Defensive Runs Scored (DRS) the past two seasons. (7:55) How does the outfield look entering 2020, from the polarizing Jackie Bradley Jr to Alex Verdugo's ability to replace Mookie? (11:47) Can the infield defense improve as Rafael Devers puts in the work at third base? (18:40) Lastly, Mark covers the rest of the defense including Christian Vazquez behind the plate. (25:54)
Olde Towne: A show about the Boston Red Sox
Tim McMaster is joined by The Athletic's Red Sox beat writers Chad Jennings and Jen McCaffrey and guests for a weekly dive into the big issues facing Boston's Olde Towne team.