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Predictions for the 2023 Boston Red Sox

Hare are my predictions for the 2023 Boston Red Sox and other items that interest me around Major League Baseball. Red Sox win 81 games Rafael Devers .285 / 35…

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 17: A general view of Fenway during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on May 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 17: A general view of Fenway during the game between the Boston Red Sox and the Houston Astros at Fenway Park on May 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images)

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Hare are my predictions for the 2023 Boston Red Sox and other items that interest me around Major League Baseball.

Red Sox win 81 games

Feb 25, 2023; North Port, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY SportsKim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 25, 2023; North Port, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora against the Atlanta Braves at CoolToday Park. Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Rafael Devers

.285 / 35 HR / 105 RBI

Red Sox Team MVP

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 3: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on the go ahead RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on October 3, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - OCTOBER 3: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on the go ahead RBI sacrifice fly during the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park on October 3, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Triston Casas

.297 / 24 HR / 90 RBI / AL ROY

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 4: Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on his first major league hit, a single against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on September 4, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

BOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 4: Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox follows through on his first major league hit, a single against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Fenway Park on September 4, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Masataka Yoshida

.315 / 17 HR / 80 RBI

MLB All Star

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Masataka Yoshida #34 of Japan celebrates hitting a two-run single to make it 3-4 in the third inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 10: Masataka Yoshida #34 of Japan celebrates hitting a two-run single to make it 3-4 in the third inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 10, 2023 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Kenta Harada/Getty Images)

Adam Duvall

.245 / 30 HR / 65 RBI

Adam Duvall

Mar 12, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox center fielder Adam Duvall (18) round the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees in the fifth inning during spring training at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Justin Turner

.270 / 15 HR / 70 RBI

Justin Turner

Mar 2, 2023; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox third baseman Justin Turner (2) singles during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at JetBlue Park at Fenway South. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Reese McGuire

.230 / 9 HR / 30 RBI

 Elite Game Caller

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 24: Reese McGuire #3 of the Boston Red Sox throws during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on August 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)Maddie Meyer/Getty Images

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 24: Reese McGuire #3 of the Boston Red Sox throws during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on August 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Corey Kluber

10 - 6 / 3.90 ERA

Feb 28, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY SportsJim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Jupiter, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Corey Kluber (28) pitches in the first inning against the Miami Marlins at Roger Dean Stadium. Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Sale

3-5 / 6.66 ERA / 3 IL Stints

Mar 21, 2023; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsNathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 21, 2023; Sarasota, Florida, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) throws a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles in the first inning during spring training at Ed Smith Stadium. Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Nick Pivetta

10-10 / 4.50 ERA

 2 game ejections

Nick Pivetta

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 16: Nick Pivetta #37 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after giving up a three run home run to Matt Carpenter of the New York Yankees in the first inning at Yankee Stadium on July 16, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

Kenley Jansen

20 SV / 3.80 ERA

Feb 15, 2023; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) participates in spring training workouts at Fenway South Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY SportsNathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 15, 2023; Fort Myers, FL, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Kenley Jansen (74) participates in spring training workouts at Fenway South Player Development Complex. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports

Chris Martin

Dealt at the MLB trade Deadline

Chris Martin

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 15: Chris Martin #58 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after striking out Wil Myers #5 of the San Diego Padres to end the sixth inning in game four of the National League Division Series at PETCO Park on October 15, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Brayan Bello

7-2 / 3.30 ERA

Projecting as '24 Red Sox ACE

Brayan Bello

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - AUGUST 24: Starting pitcher Brayan Bello #66 of the Boston Red Sox throws against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Fenway Park on August 24, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Garrett Whitlock

10-4 / 3.25 ERA

Red Sox best starter

BOSTON, MA - MAY 16: Garrett Whitlock #72 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Fenway Park on May 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)Winslow Townson/Getty Images

BOSTON, MA - MAY 16: Garrett Whitlock #72 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Fenway Park on May 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Enmanuel Valdez

.240 / 8 HR / 25 RBI

Projecting as '24 starting 2B

AL MVP: Shohei Ohtani

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 06, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)Ronald Martinez/Getty Images

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 06: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 06, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

NL MVP: Ronald Acuña Jr

Jun 15, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after a two-run double against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY SportsBrett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Jun 15, 2021; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) celebrates after a two-run double against the Boston Red Sox in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

AL Cy Young: Shane Bieber

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch in the first inning against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 07: Shane Bieber #57 of the Cleveland Guardians throws a pitch in the first inning against the the Tampa Bay Rays during game one of the Wild Card Series at Progressive Field on October 07, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

NL Cy Young: Spencer Strider

AL Rookie of the Year:

Triston Casas

WORCESTER - Triston Casas steps up to the plate during the final home game of the inaugural season at Polar Park on Sunday, September 26, 2021. (Ashley Green/Telegram & Gazette via Imagn Content Services)Ashley Green/Telegram & Gazette via Imagn Content Services

WORCESTER - Triston Casas steps up to the plate during the final home game of the inaugural season at Polar Park on Sunday, September 26, 2021. (Ashley Green/Telegram & Gazette via Imagn Content Services)

NL Rookie of the Year:

Jordan Walker

AL Manager of the Year:

Terry Francona

Terry Francona

Sep 10, 2018; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona (77) looks on during the sixth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

NL Manager of the Year:

Brian Snitker

World Series:

Atlanta Braves over Yankees

Austin Riley

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 16: Austin Riley #27 of the Atlanta Braves his a solo home run in the third inning during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on July 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

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