The coaching staff has seen a lot of turnover. How do you see these changes impacting the team at each position -- specifically hitting (more or less aggressive?), pitching and baserunning?
-- Taylor R., Framingham, Mass.
I think the hitting philosophy will undergo the biggest change. Hitting coach Tim Hyers is a big believer in launch angle, which should help the Red Sox improve their power. Manager Alex Cora has said numerous times he wants his hitters to be hunting for hittable pitches to drive early in the count, which is also a change from what we've seen from the Red Sox in recent years.