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

By Rick McNair

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 27: Aaron Hicks #31 and Jacoby Ellbury #22 of the New York Yankees run towards the dugout in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 27, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 27: Aaron Hicks #31 and Jacoby Ellbury #22 of the New York Yankees run towards the dugout in the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on April 27, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /
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ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 18: Mitch Moreland #18, Hanley Ramirez #13, and J.D. Martinez #28 congratulate Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox after his grand slam during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA – APRIL 18: Mitch Moreland #18, Hanley Ramirez #13, and J.D. Martinez #28 congratulate Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox after his grand slam during the third inning of a game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim at Angel Stadium on April 18, 2018 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) /

Third Base

The Yankees are at 1.0 fWAR and the Red Sox at 0.6 fWAR. The third base situation is now Miguel Andujar and Rafael Devers who both are young and with a world of promise. Devers has had his moments and the power is undeniable. Can he clock 30 home runs?  If there is a surprise for Boston it is Devers fielding.

So far Devers has 3 DRS and is 0.8 UZR for the month. Andujar is at -3 DRS and his -1.8 UZR is borderline average defensively.  Devers has been the only staple at third for Boston and his hard numbers match up with New York which relied on Torreyes before handing the job to Andujar. From what I have seen of Andujar the Yankees will be solid at third for the next ten years. Right now Andujar is leading the AL in doubles and hitting .300.

April Edge: Even

Season End Prediction: Yankees with Andujar out hitting and fielding Devers.

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