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    Revisiting the Xander-at-shortstop debate

    Most everyone here remembers the speculation that Xander Bogaerts wouldn't stick at shortstop, and that his future was as a third baseman. All these years later he's still at short, albeit with perennially below-average defensive metrics. Given that his bat would allow him to play anywhere, has...
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    A conversation with Reggie Jefferson

    Apologies up front for linking my own work, but this interview is right in the SoSH wheelhouse. Reggie shared some good memories, and some interesting observations, in this conversation. (Oh, and this works far better with the correct link.)...
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    Rick Miller and his Red Sox tenure

    Apologies up front for posting a link to one of my interviews -- something I very rarely do -- but this strikes me as a worthy exception. It's safe to say that Rick Miller has mixed feelings about his Red Sox beginnings, as well as a sour taste for how things ended...
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    SABR Boston Event on Monday, Jan. 19

    As always the Boston chapter of SABR will hold an event on the Martin Luther King holiday. It will run from 11:30 to 5:00, upstairs at the Baseball Tavern, and is open to the public (free of charge, donation requested). Speakers include Mike Murov from the Red Sox front office, and former...
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    SABR Boston Event on Mon. Jan. 20; Farrell & much more

    The Boston chapter of SABR will hold its annual Martin Luther King Day event at the Baseball Tavern on Monday, January 20. The event runs from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is free, albeit with a suggested donation of $10. The featured speakers are John Farrell, Peter Gammons, Tommy Harper, Dan...