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| Deven Marrero (FenwayNation Photo) |
We all know that the 2014
Carmine Hose lack infield depth. However, projecting out two or three years, Boston
could have an all-organization cadre at first, second, short and third. Here's how. It all starts with the 'can't miss' stud in the group—
Xander Bogaerts. While the team will let him grow at shortstop, he'll probably
eventually settle in at third base (of course, there's
also top third base prospect
Garin Cecchini). Bogaerts played the hot corner admirably in the 2013 post-season and the move could allow him to concentrate on his
real strength—offense. Luckily, the Red Sox have another elite defensive shortstop in the pipeline—
Deven Marrero. Many scouts see him as nearly as good with the glove as
Jose Iglesias—and with more speed and offensive potential. After the
Mike Napoli Era,
Will Middlebrooks can be moved to first—where he can stop worrying about being
Brooks Robinson and just hit. So, the all-organization infield—Middlebrooks,
Dustin Pedroia, Marrero and Bogaerts.
