The Red Sox and Yankees early results: How do they match-up?

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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 12: Brock Holt #12 of the Boston Red Sox returns to the dugout after scoring in the second inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 12, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Second Base

No Dustin Pedroia and now no Brock Holt who was hitting .340 until Mr., Hammy paid an unfortunate visit. Eduardo Nunez was outstanding in 2017 and this is 2018 and outstanding is a memory. Nunez has had a quiet bat. The position has produced a 0.4 fWAR and as far as defense? Pedroia is sorely missed as in -6 DRS. Fully expect a healthy Pedroia ready to make up for lost time and make a run at a .300 year.

Collectively New York has received even less from second base than Boston with a -0.7 fWAR, but they may finally settle on Gleyber Torres. Torres is the high ranked prospect who may be ready to turn the position around and put Ronald Torreyes into a spot role. Defensively they will upgrade with Torres. Torres shows the value of astute trading.

April Edge: Red Sox

Season End Prediction: Red Sox thanks to Pedroia. But Torres will be the future.

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