“We are aware of that and have spoken with the players. We will keep it a secret,” said the manager. Alex Cora Said. “I think he took a big step last year by opening his heart.” [in an interview late last year] about his situation and feelings. … I saw [recent social media] There is a message, but we keep it private and keep talking to the player so he will be ready to play. ”
Cora noted that Duran has built a support system among his teammates, coaches and staff to help him through his struggles on and off the field, something he felt a year ago wasn’t established. Ta.
“He’s open to going and talking to the players, knowing they’re teammates. That’s us, the coaches, the support system here, and the players. We’re all here.” He’s my teammate and I wish him all the best,” Cora said. “He’s in a better place [than in 2022]. It’s not an easy first year in a major league clubhouse, but I think he did a good job with this group last year. This year he feels more comfortable. He still has a year left, so that will help. ”
Duran sat out as a left-handed pitcher Thursday against the Nationals, Patrick Corbincame on as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, and hit a double to the left field line, further heightening praise for Coach Cora’s significant contribution during the season.
“Shoot, if you tell me he’ll hit the .299, [.842] When I send him out in spring training, I’ll say, ‘Oh, let’s get that guy,'” Cora said. “It was just a bad turnout for him. I think the quality of his at-bats remains the same. He’s still with us.” [the] Operation. [Opponents] We are trying to adjust, but now is the time for us to adjust.”
Deadline, redux?
It’s been a little over two weeks since the trade deadline passed after the Red Sox were unable to find a deal to shore up their pitching staff in the short or long term. However, the team witnessed a major change in the appearance of the staff as they returned. Chris Sale and Garrett Whitlock From the list of injured, tanner hock Expect to be back within a few days as well.
Given the imminent return of these contributors (not theoretical at the deadline), what will the baseball manager do? chime bloom How do you feel about the team failing to move on time?
“We were going to be in a good position. [with the pitching staff] Regardless [of what happened at the trade deadline]said Bloom. “Of course, it’s unlikely that we’ll be perfectly healthy and stay that way for the rest of the year, because this is baseball. [Injuries] Something will happen and you need to plan for it. But the bottom line was that we wanted to add if it made sense in terms of who to get, what we had to give up, and who to replace on staff. I still feel the same way I did then. ”
Hooke, who pitched four scoreless innings at Triple-A Worcester Wednesday, will join the New York Sox for a series against the Yankees. Barring any setbacks, he’ll be back off the injured list in Houston on Monday. It’s been a little over two months since he suffered a facial fracture from his right cheek liner.
shortstop
Pablo Reyes Thursday started as a shortstop, trevor story spend the day at DH, Justin Turner Take a day off to rest your injured heel. Reyes started 11 straight games for the Sox.
“Now he’s getting his place in the lineup every day, not just against left-handed pitchers, but also against right-handed pitchers. The quality of his at-bats is really good,” Cora said. “The combination [a swing that is] Short on baseball, chasing the ball in the zone and not hitting hard, it always works. ”
Story didn’t make a short play on Thursday, but the Sox are excited to defend the position.
“It’s fun to watch him,” Cora said. “He’s really good defensively. He’s a good player. He’s like I said, very dynamic. He’s a game changer in that position.”
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