Adalberto Mondesi has the potential to be a solid player in Boston. But as John Tomase writes, the injured infielder is one of many risk/reward players whom the Red Sox are relying on to be necessary contributors.
But that hasn't stopped Bloom from building a roster that prizes versatility, depth, and value over pure talent. New center fielder Adam Duvall could be a legit corner outfielder on a contender, but he's your starting center fielder. Hernández could be valuable as a super-utility guy, but he's your starting shortstop. Don't be surprised if the 38-year-old Turner becomes the leader of the offense instead of a supporting veteran.
That's not setting guys up to succeed. It's praying that they collectively somehow play well beyond their health or skill level. Just consider how Bloom described the Mondesi acquisition on Tuesday night. He praised Mondesi's athleticism, calling it"top of the scale of anyone who plays big league baseball." He mentioned Mondesi's knee surgery and noted that he could end up missing the start of the season, though he wouldn't rule out a return by Opening Day.
He drilled down on why Mondesi is merely a lifetime .244 hitter with a .280 on base percentage, noting that it was a matter of opportunity, which conveniently skirts the fact that the Royals have averaged fewer than 65 wins a year since 2018. What does it say about a player who couldn't crack that lineup?"The inconsistency of the opportunities he's gotten has probably played into why he hasn't been able to tap into those tools consistently at the plate," Bloom said.
Gambling on upside is fine when it only takes one hit to transform a roster. But betting exclusively on long shots feels like a good way to leave the track without a penny to your name.
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