The Red Sox are struggling to inspire confidence after a disappointing 2023 season and offseason.
Rafael Devers has openly expressed his disappointment to ownership, supported by manager Alex Cora.
Many fans doubt that 2024 will be different from recent rebuilding years due to the team’s failure to address its need for quality starting pitching. However, Boston’s roster, particularly shortstop Trevor Story, feels they have a chip on their shoulder and something to prove.
Story emphasized the team’s talent, which he believes is overlooked, and stated that their identity must reflect their potential for success.
Despite having a talented roster, Boston has faced challenges in recent years, and missing out on most of their targeted free agents this offseason has dampened fan enthusiasm.
Trevor Story is optimistic about the Red Sox’s ability to exceed expectations despite another disappointing offseason. He noted that the team has made non-player additions, like pitching coach Andrew Bailey, indicating that improvement isn’t solely reliant on player acquisitions.
Despite a less-than-exciting offseason, Story expressed that the team feels differently and believes they can compete. The Red Sox made several notable on-field acquisitions, including Tyler O’Neill, Vaughn Grissom, and Lucas Giolito, who all have the potential to make a difference.
There’s also speculation about the possible addition of Jordan Montgomery to the rotation. Story himself has faced challenges with injuries since joining the Red Sox in 2022 but is hopeful for a better season ahead, driven by a “don’t doubt us” mentality.
