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Current Red Sox players who may have a Hall of Fame future

By Rick McNair

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: A general view as Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 24: A general view as Matt Kemp #27 of the Los Angeles Dodgers bats against David Price #24 of the Boston Red Sox during the fourth inning in Game Two of the 2018 World Series at Fenway Park on October 24, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: David Price #10 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 04: David Price #10 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

David Price has collected the wins but does Price have the health? Price is sitting on 150 wins, has a Cy Young Award, a 20-win season, and another $96 million owed for three seasons. Price has developed a history of nicks and dents with the Red Sox, going just 7-5 in 2019. Based on his Red Sox history of even-numbered years being productive, maybe Price will win 16 as he did in 2018?

With pitchers it all comes down to health and baseball is littered with stars that shined bright and quickly faded, such as Tim Lincecum being a recent example. What Price does have is financial security and a damn good offense. Price also has tossed the negative specter of playoff baseball into the dustbin.

What Price needs is a return to his fits Red Sox season (17-9, 3.99) for the remainder of his contract either in Boston or elsewhere to be considered. At this juncture, Price appears to be similar to Sabathia, but getting 250 wins may be remote. Prices’ changes all hinge on longevity and staying in one piece.

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