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Red Sox Prospect Watch: Start of Regular Season

By Mike El-Far

Mar 13, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (74) throws to first for the out on Toronto Blue Jays batter Kevin Pillar (11) in the fourth inning of a baseball game during spring training at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 13, 2017; Dunedin, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Rafael Devers (74) throws to first for the out on Toronto Blue Jays batter Kevin Pillar (11) in the fourth inning of a baseball game during spring training at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 15, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ben Taylor (79) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. The game ended in a tie 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 15, 2017; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Ben Taylor (79) against the Tampa Bay Rays at Charlotte Sports Park. The game ended in a tie 3-3. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /

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While the Red Sox have a lot of talented, young players, they do not have many prospects on the roster.  Even if you wanted to include Andrew Benintendi, they would only have 4 prospects on the roster.  And realistically, the only one who seems to factor long-term for this team is Benintendi.

Both Robby Scott and Ben Taylor got to experience their first Opening Day this year.  Scott, who was not drafted and had to play independent ball just 6 years ago is now in the Show.  It also seems like he might be favored for the lefty specialist job over Robbie Ross Jr.

Ben Taylor is the more intriguing out of the two pitchers.  Where Robby Scott had the great showings in the minor leagues, Taylor has never been higher than Portland.  Also, while Taylor was able to limit hard contact last year, he had a 3.44 ERA.  So why was Ben Taylor, who has zero major league experience, named to the roster over other pitchers?

From what I can see, it has to be the coaching staff wanting to give someone else a shot.  Noe Ramirez already has his chance for Boston, and was not a viable bullpen option.  Who knows what Brandon Workman is going to show up?  While Ben Taylor might not be up in Boston for long, I like the coaching staff trying to mix it up and see if someone can prove doubters and critics wrong.

The final prospect is Steve Selsky.  An outfielder who made his debut with the Reds last season, he is blocked by the killer B’s.  Personally, I do not understand why he made the roster over Marco Hernandez.   The coaching staff must know and see something that everyone else does not.

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