Red Sox: Time for an exodus of manager John Farrell

Player Manager

There is one player on the Red Sox who could slide into such a position.  A player that has talent, some degree of leadership, knowledge of the game and intensity – Dustin Pedroia.

In another age the idea of a player-manager was not unusual or rare – it was common practice and many a star player indulged in the dual role. The Red Sox had Cy Young briefly take on pitching and managing.  Joe Cronin did it for years for both the Senators and Red Sox. Jimmy Collins played third base and managed the first World Series team in 1903. That, however, was the past and the idea is long dead but could be resuscitated.

Pedroia knows the game and was somewhat responsible for the turnaround of Price last season.  Pedroia knows the little things and how they win games. Pedroia is a player who gives himself up for the good of the team by simply moving a runner along with a ground ball to the right side. Can he translate that to his players?

Is Pedroia really a leader or just an irritating pest? I like to picture Pedroia as a pugnacious Earl Weaver type that actually is a superior player, but, alas, I have my doubts. The reality is this move is beyond being a longshot as long as Pedroia is a player.