How will Mookie-less Red Sox fare defensively?
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Mark Simon from Sports Info Solutions joins Tim and Jen to talk defense. Why the Red Sox haven't scored well in Defensive Runs Scored (DRS) the past two seasons. (7:55) How does the outfield look entering 2020, from the polarizing Jackie Bradley Jr to Alex Verdugo's ability to replace Mookie? (11:47) Can the infield defense improve as Rafael Devers puts in the work at third base? (18:40) Lastly, Mark covers the rest of the defense including Christian Vazquez behind the plate. (25:54)
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