It is no secret that the Red Sox, despite a World Series victory in 2013, have struggled in recent years, finishing last in the American League East three out of the last four seasons.
Even though they have failed to meet the expectations of fans, the Red Sox are a team on the rise and, with a group of talented young players, they are sure to be playoff bound, if not this year, then next. The 2016 season will, most likely, be one of transition, as David Ortiz retires and hands over the reigns of the team to Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts.