Weeks into the job, Dave Dombrowski has already begun to shake things up in the Red Sox organization, spearheading such moves as Hanley Ramirez’ long-awaited departure from the outfield and Jackie Bradley Jr.’s looming return to center field after spending most of the last month making highlights from the corner outfield spots.
And before the old-school baseball executive starts making the moves he’s known for, using his scouting skills to evaluate free agent talent this offseason, the Red Sox president of baseball operations is going new school.
Enter Brian Bannister, a former pitcher with the Royals, who openly embraced sabermetrics even during his playing days.