Red Sox players from the past seared in my negative memory

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BOSTON, MA – OCTOBER 09: A tarp is seen covering the infield as rain falls prior to game three of the American League Divison Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians at Fenway Park on October 9, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

The Boston Red Sox have had an ample share of magnificent players, but then there are the others. Here are four that I am working on forgetting.

There are players who have passed through Fenway Park that leave a lasting impression. We see their numbers retired hanging from right field. Some Boston Red Sox legends have made it to the Baseball Hall of Fame. A few remain in the community or actively participate in the organization.

Then there are the others. Players who leave an impression for all the wrong reasons. Some may be just observing talent that remained untapped with potential never reached. For others, it is behaviors that leave one wondering about psychological issues.

I could have an extensive list going back into the early 1950s but will attempt to keep it more recent. Dick Stuart could be the leader of dysfunction and Roger Moret for a certain sadness, so I will place limits.

In some instances, players may have performed surprisingly well, but the inescapable fact was they simply had a questionable presence that somehow made the team collective weaker and not stronger.

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