BOSTON – Lou Merloni, NESN Red Sox analyst, likes what he sees, particularly the team “vibe.”
“The young guys have definitely added life to the team,” said Merloni. “There’s a lot to like. There is a good mix of veterans and when Alex Bregman and (Matasaka) Yoshida return. This lineup is going to be good.”
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