The way the team is built is flawed - geared too much towards Fenway - they can't manufacture runs.
No athleticism - other than Ellsbury and Pedroia, the other 7 guys in the lineup have below average foot speed.
Too many DH/1B types - Ortiz, Lowell, Youk, Kotchman, V-Mart Lousy defense from the catching position. I can live with V-Mart's lack of throwing ability, but they need a second catcher who CAN throw and is a threat back there defensively.
No true ace - Beckett and Lester are #2 types. They don't have a Sabathia or a Lincecum shutdown type.
David Ortiz is no longer an elite 40+ HR slugger.
It's going to take a major overhaul and they may need to take a step back to move forward again.Papelbon should be made available in a trade. I'd shop him to see if they can get a power bat. They have the depth in the bullpen.I'd make Beckett available, too. He is what he is. He's never going to be an elite starter again like he was in the 2007 postseason. They've gotten 4 years out of him. He's a free agent after next year. They've proven they can develop pitchers, but they've been unable to develop power hitters. They need an elite bat.
What is the plan with Casey Kotchman?
Enough with the Varitek nonsense. Eat the $3 mill. How much of Renteria's and Lugo's contracts did they eat? Get a real defensive catcher to back up Victor Martinez.
Unfortunately, they are somewhat hamstrung in that Ortiz, Lowell, and Drew are untradeable.
Keep Alex Gonzalez. They've got a solid guy there and have proven they have no ability to scout the shortstop position. Let him be, pick up his $6 million option.
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