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Craig Breslow is the last man standing as the Red Sox coaching staff is gutted
TL;DR
The Boston Red Sox have fired most of their coaching staff, leaving only Craig Breslow as the remaining key figure. Interim replacements from AAA and AA teams have been appointed amidst player dissatisfaction.
Key points
- Boston Red Sox fired most of their coaching staff
- Craig Breslow remains as the last key figure
- Interim replacements appointed from AAA and AA teams
- Red Sox players express dissatisfaction
- Performance issues attributed to roster construction
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The Boston Red Sox surprised the entire MLB world with their mass firing of their coaching staff, leaving only a few in the pitching staff, and making replacements with their AAA and AA skippers.
Now, the Sox have their interims, and they can’t be blamed for what’s ahead of them. That would fall on the constructor of the roster, Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow.
Red Sox players are fed up
Trevor Story
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Many Red Sox players, current and former, are very unhappy with the sudden changes. Leading the charge for current players is shortstop Trevor Story, who was very unhappy with the explanation from the front office, and wanted a better one.
“If this shows us anything,” Story said, “it’s we’re here to play baseball, and that’s it. We don’t make decisions. We don’t have any input on that,” (via Spencer Nusbaum).
Q&A
Why did the Boston Red Sox fire their coaching staff?
The Boston Red Sox made the decision to fire their coaching staff as part of a surprising move to revamp the team's performance.
Who is Craig Breslow in relation to the Red Sox?
Craig Breslow is the Chief Baseball Officer of the Boston Red Sox and is currently the last key member of the coaching staff following the mass firings.
What impact will the interim coaching staff have on the Red Sox?
The interim coaching staff, sourced from AAA and AA teams, will face challenges in improving team performance, which has been a concern among players.