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Craig Breslow, Alex Cora didnât see eye-to-eye about infield alignment
TL;DR
Craig Breslow and Alex Cora disagreed on infield alignment for the Red Sox, particularly regarding third base. Breslow preferred Marcelo Mayer at third and Caleb Durbin at second, while Cora had different views.
Key points
- Craig Breslow and Alex Cora disagreed on infield alignment
- Marcelo Mayer was preferred at third base by Breslow
- Caleb Durbin was acquired from the Brewers
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Red Sox
Going into spring training, a big question facing the Red Sox was who was going to play third base especially after Alex Bregman signed with the Chicago Cubs.
When Boston acquired Caleb Durbin from the Milwaukee Brewers in February that appeared to be the answer. But Craig Breslow and Alex Cora didnât see eye-to-eye.
Breslow wanted Marcelo Mayer to play third and have Durbin at second, a league source told The Athleticâs Jen McCaffrey.
Mayer has experience at shortstop, third and second base. As does Durbin, though he played a majority of his rookie season in Milwaukee at third.
Ultimately, Durbin has been Bostonâs third baseman while Mayer has played second. Itâs worked out defensively for Durbin, who leads MLB with six defensive runs saved at third base.
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Q&A
What was the disagreement between Craig Breslow and Alex Cora about?
The disagreement was about the infield alignment, specifically who should play third base and second base for the Red Sox.
Who did Craig Breslow want to play third base for the Red Sox?
Craig Breslow wanted Marcelo Mayer to play third base for the Red Sox.
What position did Caleb Durbin primarily play during his rookie season?
Caleb Durbin primarily played third base during his rookie season with the Milwaukee Brewers.
