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Why do the Red Sox HATE Marcelo Mayer?!

March 13, 2026·41 min·3 clips

Why haven't the Red Sox offered Marcelo Mayer a contract, despite calling him untouchable in trades?

The hosts discuss the Boston Red Sox's recent bullpen addition of Danny Kuhl and delve into the uncertainty surrounding top prospect Marcelo Mayer, including rumors that the team hasn't approached him for a long-term deal and may start him in the minors. They debate the front office's indecision, Mayer's statistical shortcomings, and broader concerns about the team's power and roster construction for the 2026 season.

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