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The way too early 2019 Boston Red Sox Opening Day lineup

By Brendan Mizgala

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 13: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Fenway Park on September 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 13: The Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 4-3 at Fenway Park on September 13, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts.(Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 25: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox turns a double play over the slide of Josh Donaldson #20 of the Toronto Blue Jays in the seventh inning of a game at Fenway Park on September 25, 2017, in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) /

Xander Bogaerts

The Red Sox drafted Xander Bogaerts back in 2009 and he has been a force since. He made his debut for the main club in 2013 and would be a part of that year’s World Series squad. He played a big part not only on the field but with his bat as well. I lost count this season of how many times X-Man made a great play from shortstop.

Bogey doesn’t get the attention that some of his counterparts do but he is definitely deserving. He’s another one of those guys that will walk off the field at the end of the night covered in dirt. He is a part of this young core that makes up the heart and soul of this team and exemplifies Alex Cora’s message.

After his performance in the postseason, I can see 2019 being a big year for Xander. It really feels like whenever he is on the field he could walk away with a new highlight for the reel. Bogaerts just completed his sixth season with the Red Sox and it’s hard to believe he’s only 26 years old. Xander has a high ceiling and a great career still in front of him.

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