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Cole Witaszek

I'm an applied mathematics major at Tufts University with a lifelong passion for baseball. Also, I have a beard.

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 31: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox acknowledges fans during the 2018 World Series victory parade on October 31, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Will Red Sox ace Chris Sale live up to his contract extension?

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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 13: Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox looks on during the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Fenway Park on September 13, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Who will Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia be in 2019?

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 11: Matt Barnes #32 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after allowing two runs during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Red Sox: The case for making Matt Barnes the new closer

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BOSTON - MAY 1: Mike Timlin #50 of the Boston Red Sox delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees during their game at Fenway Park on May 1, 2006 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox defeated the Yankees 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Red Sox greatest relief pitcher bargains in franchise history

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 11: Craig Kimbrel #46 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after walking in a run in the eighth inning of a game against the Texas Rangers at Fenway Park on July 11, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Valuing Craig Kimbrel based on his nearest neighbors

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HOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 17: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox looks on in the second inning against the Houston Astros during Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Minute Maid Park on October 17, 2018 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)

Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts is on track to be historically great

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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 23: Mitch Moreland #18 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates his solo home run against the Baltimore Orioles with teammate Xander Bogaerts #2 in the second inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 23, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Red Sox are dismantling insanely good teams this postseason

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NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 26: Kevin Youkilis #20 of the Boston Red Sox bats against the New York Yankees on September 26, 2009 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Boston Red Sox: Remembering the career of Kevin Youkilis

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NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 20: Xander Bogaerts #2 and Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrate after defeating the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Red Sox Postseason: How important is it to win ALDS Game 3?

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BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 18: Dave Dombrowski the President of Baseball Operations of the Boston Red Sox stands at home plate before a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 18, 2016 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 5-4. (Photo by Rich Gagnon/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Three cheers for Dave Dombrowski for building 2018 roster

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NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 01: Gleyber Torres #25 of the New York Yankees celebrates his solo home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on August 1, 2018 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Red Sox fan’s guide for who to root for in AL Wild Card Game

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BOSTON, MA - JULY 14: Xander Bogaerts #2 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after hitting a walk-off​ grand slam in the bottom of the tenth inning of the game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on July 14, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Xander Bogaerts is finally the hitter we expected

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BOSTON, MA - APRIL 10: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates with Brock Holt #12 and Christian Vazquez #7 after hitting a grand slam during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on April 10, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

How Red Sox compare to 1998 New York Yankees, 2001 Seattle Mariners

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BOSTON, MA - AUGUST 04: Nathan Eovaldi #17 of the Boston Red Sox pitches in the first inning of a game against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on August 4, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Red Sox should extend contract of right-handed pitcher Nathan Eovaldi

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 02: J.D. Martinez #28 of the Boston Red Sox celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on May 2, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Calculating the odds J.D. Martinez wins the triple crown

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ST PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 22: Chris Sale #41 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 22, 2018 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

Red Sox: Sale is among the most accomplished lefties ever under thirty

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