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Millar: Boston Close Enough to Contend
6 Jun
Summary
- Legend Kevin Millar urges against trading veterans at the deadline.
- Red Sox are only 3.5 games out of an American League Wild Card spot.
- Team's pitching and defense are strong, but offense needs a boost.
Veteran baseball personality Kevin Millar, a 2004 World Series champion, is urging the Boston Red Sox to avoid a significant roster overhaul at the upcoming MLB trade deadline. Millar believes the team's current standing, just 3.5 games out of an American League Wild Card position, makes selling premature.
Millar pointed to Boston's solid pitching staff, which ranks ninth in ERA, and their top-ranked defense as reasons for optimism. However, he acknowledged the team's offense is a significant weakness, ranking 25th in runs scored. While reinforcements like Roman Anthony and Trevor Story are expected back, the lineup has struggled historically.
Given the tight American League standings and the remaining six weeks until the deadline, Millar suggested the Red Sox should 'wait this out.' He drew a parallel to last season when Boston started slowly but surged in July, implying a similar turnaround could be possible again.
