The Red Sox have exceeded the expectations of many, but that hasn’t left everyone (or anyone, for that matter) satisfied coming out of the 2024 MLB All-Star break.
Boston is yearning for a postseason push.
Dustin Pedroia is yearning for a postseason push.
Pedroia, speaking with Dan Shaughnessy of The Boston Globe, talked about how pleasantly surprised he’s been with Alex Cora’s squad. The Red Sox received high marks from the team legend, who believes ownership will allow for some moves to be made entering the July 30 trade deadline.
“They’re fun to watch. They play the game different. It’s like some teams you’ve been on and you look at them different. You think they’re going to finish last, but there’s something about them, their fight, their will to win,” Pedroia told Shaughnessy. “There’s something about the way Alex (Cora) does it. He keeps guys together and it fits with that city. Boston wants you to show up every day, play your ass off, do the right things, and play to win, and that’s exactly what that team is doing.
“It’s hard not to pull for them. You watch them every night and you’re seeing guys step up that you’ve probably never heard of and they’re playing the right brand of baseball and winning baseball. I think ownership is going to step up here and give them a little push or two for the stretch run. I hope.”
Boston currently is two games clear of the final American League wild card spot, holding an edge over the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros. It could get even closer, though, as the Red Sox have the toughest second-half schedule in all of baseball.
The Red Sox will begin the unofficial second half Friday, as they take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 10:10 p.m. ET, following an hour of pregame coverage on NESN.
