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Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez has his swagger back and it’s just in time

The Red Sox had one of the most feared offenses in all the baseball last season. It didn’t matter what pitcher was on the mound or what the gameplan was, they made you pay. One of their biggest weapons was their powerhouse designated hitter, J.D. Martinez. Martinez had a career year last year and for much of the season was heavily involved in the MVP conversation.

Sadly, this year has been the complete opposite for the Red Sox. Long gone are the big offensive innings, the 2-out clutch hits, and the painstaking at-bats. For much of the season, J.