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3 Postseason stars the Red Sox should target this offseason

By Gabrielle Starr

Oct 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies fans cheer as starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning in game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 14, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies fans cheer as starting pitcher Aaron Nola (27) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning in game three of the NLDS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Trey Mancini
May 29, 2022; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Trey Mancini (16) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports /

Trey Mancini, Baltimore Orioles Houston Astros

Trey Mancini is actually struggling in the postseason, but his career numbers at Fenway Park are so good that he’s on this list, anyway.

He absolutely dominates in Boston. Over 39 games at America’s Most Beloved Ballpark throughout his career, he’s hit .338/.401/.563 with 51 hits, including 13 doubles, three triples, and five home runs. The 30-year-old first baseman/outfielder/DH also hits well in Baltimore (duh), the Bronx, and Toronto, and has more home runs at Yankee Stadium (7) and Tropicana Field (6) than any other opposing team’s ballpark. Considering the Sox’ struggles against the division this season, having a former rival who handles the ALE well could be a huge difference-maker next year.

While the Sox aren’t in the market for a first baseman (their cup runneth over), Mancini could play the outfield and DH now that JD Martinez will also be a free agent.

Mancini should’ve spent his entire career with the Baltimore Orioles, but bringing him back to the American League East would be the next best thing.

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