No more passive baseball as Chad Tracy triggers a base stealing revolution for Red Sox

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Chad Tracy's appointment as interim manager of the Boston Red Sox marks a shift towards a more aggressive base-stealing strategy. In his debut, he led the team to a 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles.

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Chad Tracy appointed interim manager of the Boston Red Sox
Introduced aggressive base-stealing strategy
Red Sox won 5-3 against the Baltimore Orioles
Replaced Alex Cora as manager
Coaching staff overhaul surprised many

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The Boston Red Sox’ almost complete overhaul of their coaching staff surprised everyone. AAA Worcester Red Sox Chad Tracy was probably just as surprised when he was made the interim manager.

Tracy’s first game was yesterday, and he didn’t disappoint. He led the Sox to victory in a rubber match over the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3. Tracy has also already shown he isn’t Alex Cora, and his keys to winning are much different.

Using Boston’s athleticism

Caleb Durbin

Tracy showed his first difference through basestealing. Before last game, the Sox had only stolen 16 bases in 27 games. Last game, they stole four bases.

Tracy made it clear in a post-game press conference that he was going to fully lean into the Sox’ inherent athletic ability, and .