Jonny Gomes, Will Middlebrooks, Mike Napoli and Daniel Nava (Left to Right) celebrating in win of first home game after the marathon bombing.
As many of you may know, Major League Baseball is past the first month of their 2013 regular season. The Boston RedSox thus far have gone from being at the bottom of the standing in 2012, to having the best record in the entire league entering tonight’s action. Quite the 180 if you ask me. It’s a bit surprising based on how little they seem to have done during the off season. Like many fans out there, I wanted them to sign Josh Hamilton. Instead they went the safer route and signed three players who could play that role. They signed them on team friendly deals compared to acquiring Hamilton with big contract. So far Hamilton has gotten off to a shaky start, trust me I know He’s on my fantasy team. Victorino, who I thought may have lost his wheels, has surprised me and is looking good. Napoli, who had concerns of injury, has gotten off to a tremendous start leading the MLB in RBI and is the big bat in the heart of the order the Sox have been missing since trading Manny Ramirez. Jonny Gomes adds to the order with his own power and some surprisingly good defense. All three have been good but in my opinion Daniel Nava has been the most valuable position players. He went from being projected as a fourth outfield option and possible back up first baseman at the end of spring training to being a starter. He plays the field well and provides clutch offense in key moments of games. Pretty good for a former equipment manager for the college team he was cut from wouldn’t you say?
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