SARASOTA, Fla. – Deven Marrero knows what you think of him, if you think of him at all. He knows his reputation is all glove, no bat. He’s earned that reputation, and he’s embraced it.
After all, how many big league caliber shortstops are there? Not many, really.
And Marrero still thinks he’ll be a better hitter than you realize.
But as Red Sox camp enters its final week before Opening Day, it’s crunch time for final roster decisions, and it’s Marrero’s imperfections that make him a perfect fit for the Red Sox.
A team that spent all winter in search of offense, now needs a truly reliable glove man.