Former Red Sox pitcher James Paxton has suggested that the team needs to add more experienced players to their roster to boost their chances of making it to the World Series. Paxton, who retired this year after playing for Boston, believes the young team could benefit from the presence of a veteran player to provide confidence and leadership. He mentioned Trevor Story as a respected veteran on the team but emphasized the need for more experienced players with playoff experience.
With young stars like Rafael Devers and Rob Refsnyder lacking in vocal leadership skills, Paxton pointed out that the team could benefit from players like Kenley Jansen and Chris Martin, who are set to become free agents. The Red Sox have missed the playoffs for the past three seasons, and Paxton believes that adding more experienced players could help the team make a stronger postseason push.
The Red Sox have been in a rebuilding phase post-pandemic, relying on their youthful roster to carry them through the regular season. However, the lack of playoff success in recent years has highlighted the need for more seasoned players to guide the team both on the field and in the clubhouse. As the offseason approaches, it will be interesting to see if the Red Sox heed Paxton’s advice and make moves to strengthen their roster for the upcoming season.
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