Trevor Story hasn't played well away from Coors Field in the past. Might he still thrive at hitter-friendly Fenway Park with the Red Sox?
35 hit at Coors) and in 2021 (38 expected at Fenway vs. The bottom line: there’s no reason Story can’t succeed just fine at Fenway Park in a Red Sox uniform assuming he keeps hitting the ball hard. Story was excellent at Coors Field during his six-year career, slashing .303/.369/.972 with 95 home runs, 279 RBI, and a .354 average on balls in play in 1,592 plate appearances at his old home park. Via Baseball Savant, Fenway had the second-highest “park factor” in the league, seeing the second-greatest percentage increase in runs scored for players that played there versus other ballparks. If that wasn’t enough, Baseball Savant also projects Story would have hit even more home runs at Fenway Park in 2019 (42 expected home runs at Fenway vs. But he was a completely ordinary player on the road, with those numbers dipping to .241/.310/.752, 63 home runs, 171 RBI, and a .317 average on balls in play in 1,544 plate appearances.
The Giants were in the mix on Story, but once again ended up as also-rans in the free agency race.
Sadly, the Giants once again ended up as also-rans in this race, with Story opting to sign with the Boston Red Sox instead on a six-year, $140 million deal. This makes sense on both sides, the Giants have been hesitant to sign anyone long-term in Farhan Zaidi’s tenure thus far, and Story likely wanted his first free agency deal to be a long one, with the state of free agency over the last few years. Even the newest member was attempting to assist with recruitment, with newly signed Joc Pederson getting in on the action:
Trevor Story's home-road splits in Colorado are undeniable, but he should still be quite productive with the Red Sox, too.
He’ll be playing in an even better lineup, too, so it stands to reason he should see an uptick in run production even if he’s not socking as many dingers. By MLB park factors, Fenway obviously isn’t as friendly as Coors, but what Story might lose in home runs, he should make up for in doubles or even triples. The thin air paired with hitter-friendly Coors has helped produced comical offensive numbers for Rockies and opponents alike in the nearly 30 years Colorado has had a franchise.
After a relatively quiet offseason, the Red Sox made a big splash this weekend, signing a player who can transform their playoff hopes in 2022 and beyond.
Also, Story’s contract is quite affordable at $23.3 million a year, so it does not handicap the Red Sox from extending Devers to a massive deal or re-signing marquee guys like Nathan Eovaldi and Kiké Hernandez after this season. Toward the end of last season, the Red Sox primarily used Kyle Schwarber and Hunter Renfroe out of the second hole in the lineup. Trevor Story slides over to shortstop and Nick Yorke, the Red Sox #3 prospect according to Just Baseball, will make his major league debut at second base alongside the Red Sox top prospect, Triston Casas. With the departure of J. D. Martinez, this allows Rafael Devers, who ranks last in defensive runs saved among third basemen since 2018, to move to designated hitter full-time. The thought of Betts being traded away leaves a sour taste for every Red Sox fan to this day. Bogaerts has a player option that if opted into, would activate a four-year, $80 million deal that extends his contract with the Sox through 2026. Regardless, there is no question the Red Sox defense will be greatly improved with Story at second base. With Renfroe being shipped off to Milwaukee for Jackie Bradley Jr. and Kyle Schwarber signing with the Phillies, the Red Sox are without a two hitter. On Sunday morning, Trevor Story signed with the Boston Red Sox on a six-year, $140 million deal. DJ LeMahieu, who owned a .302 average and .774 OPS from 2014-2018 with Colorado, signed with the Yankees in the winter of 2019, and in three years in New York, he has hit .307 with an .831 OPS. Alex Cora already asserted that Xander Bogaerts will be the Red Sox shortstop. The gist of Coors Hangover Effect is that pitches at other ballparks have more movement than pitches at Coors due to the elevation decreasing pitch movement. When right, Story is one of the best shortstops in the league, and has accumulated the 11th-most WAR by a hitter since 2018.
The Red Sox, after long last, made their big splash for the roster over the weekend, bringing in one of the top free agents on the market to fill the hole ...
Story was a huge move and a needle-mover, but that doesn’t mean it’s the end of the offseason work. It’s hard to overstate the degree to which this improves that area of the roster. He doesn’t need to be replaced by a middle-of-the-order hitter as it seemed like he should be prior to this signing, but an upgrade still needs to be found. It’s fine to just let them continue developing and cross the bridge of repetitiveness if and when it comes. * One of the more underrated reasons to like this deal, I think, is what it does for the team’s bench. My guess — and this is pure speculation not based on conversations with anyone in the know — is that it’ll come down to whether or not he’ll change positions next year. At his best, he hits for power and draws walks, but it’s hard to know how his typically-high BABIPs will transfer away from Coors. This is the area in which the Rockies home park has the biggest effect. I’ll drop a bunch of links with longer explanations than this at the bottom of this story, but I wanted to get that out of the way with the first bullet. * So now that we have the home/road stuff out of the way, it’s worth looking at the player the Red Sox are acquiring here, which is a very good one and one who contributes in many different facets of the game. This is far and away the biggest move the Red Sox have made this winter, and the biggest they’ve made in a few years, so it’s time to dust off the scattered thoughts format. There are some theories about why, though no one knows for sure, but the one that makes the most sense to me is that breaking pitches don’t move as much at home, so it’s an adjustment moving back and forth between that and then seeing regular movement on the road. The Red Sox, after long last, made their big splash for the roster over the weekend, bringing in one of the top free agents on the market to fill the hole in their infield.
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With Triston Casas slugging his way through the minor leagues, Boston will have decisions to make about how he will fit in as well. Bobby Dalbec gets the starting job in 2022, but will need to create more contact to go along with his standout power potential. Defensively, however, Bogaerts has struggled and is nearing a point in his career where his play with the glove could force him to switch positions.
St. Louis Cardinals fans who were upset about the team not signing free agent shortstop Trevor Story this offseason -- don't be.
When it comes to St. Louis’ shortstop situation, the team is still going with Paul DeJong at the position. St. Louis Cardinals fans that were bummed about the team not signing Story — don’t be. If you were an MLB team in need of a shortstop, this was the offseason to go get one.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that ...
The Boston Red Sox finally made a big free agent signing in Trevor Story. Let's observe the pros and cons of the deal, and what they mean for the Red Sox.
It says here that Correa is a better player and that was the move to make. Story may be just fine but Correa is a superstar, and his only question is health. It’s also worthwhile to look at the opportunity cost of signing Story. First, the team could probably have signed Kyle Schwarber for fewer years and less money. While his average has dipped during the past two seasons, he’s had a couple of very good seasons hitting for average (e.g. .291 in 2018 and .294 in 2019). Now let’s consider the cons of the deal. Despite the injury in 2021, Story is still a very defensive shortstop as he had 9 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS) in 2021. He’s also had a few good years hitting home runs in a hitter-friendly ballpark. It looks like he’s Hunter Renfroe with fewer home runs and RBIs, and while he’s better defensively at his position, he also cost a boatload more money. Since he has been in the majors (since 2016), he has had 14, 12, 7, 21, 6, and 9 DRS in each season. Red Sox Nation has been not so patiently waiting for a blockbuster deal to happen and now it has, at least in the amount of cash dispensed. He’s hit a bunch of home runs in the rarified air of Coors Field in Denver where the Rocky Mountain air carries baseballs like a SpaceX rocket ship. Last season, a better barometer, he played in 142 games and hit 24 home runs with 75 RBIs. He also logged a .251 batting average last season, which was well below his career average of .272. The deal is a six-year, $140M contract for Story. That’s definitely not chump change.
TAMPA — DJ LeMahieu watched Trevor Story's free agency closely. The two were teammates in Colorado, of course he had some interest where the shortstop would ...
The Boston Red Sox are giving former Colorado Rockies shortstop Trevor Story a six-year, $140 million contract to play second base.
The Boston Red Sox made a big splash over the weekend, as they inked infielder Trevor Story to a major deal.
The Redsox could void the opt out by adding a seventh year making the deal worth $160 million over 7 years. Over the years, plenty of talented free agents have signed with the Red Sox and flopped due to the pressure of the market, and the hope is certainly that Story won’t have a similar experience. The 6-year, $140 million contract includes an opt out after the fourth year. With Story joining the team, Boston is going to have a very intimidating lineup going forward. The deal will put Story in a Red Sox uniform for the foreseeable future, giving Boston its most notable addition of the offseason. The Boston Red Sox made a big splash over the weekend, as they inked infielder Trevor Story to a major deal.
The Boston Red Sox and shortstop Trevor Story have reached a six-year, $140 million contract, which includes an opt-out after the fourth season, according to ...
He has never played in any position other than shortstop in the major league, and he was a top option for that in league with plus-18 outs in 2019. "I've always said that if you can play shortstop, you can play anywhere. The Red Sox can also put Story at second base, which currently belongs to Enrique Hernandez. Hernandez hopes he can settle down in center field if Story arrives at second. However, Xander Bogaerts has been playing shortstop for the Red Sox for seven seasons and won the World Series title with the team in 2018. Some of his batting stats dropped on the road compared with those when he was playing at Coors Field. Nolan Arenado, DJ LeMahieu and Troy Tulowitzki all hit better on the road than at home after leaving the Rockies. He hit 75 runs batted in and 24 home runs at a batting average of .251 last season in the Colorado Rockies.Like other players who departed the Mile High City, Story's batting could draw some concerns.
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — The Red Sox have reportedly agreed to terms with Rockies All-Star shortstop Trevor Story on a six-year, $140 million contract that ...
The deal was first reported by USA Today and confirmed by multiple outlets. The position has been in flux since former AL MVP Dustin Pedroia was first injured in 2017. The deal gives the Red Sox a long-term answer at second.
The former Colorado Rockie landed a six-year, $140 million contract, which includes a player option after year four. Notably, the deal was announced less than ...
Regardless of where he finds himself vis-à-vis second base, Story’s arrival to Boston brings with it a renewed opportunity for postseason baseball. Story should likely expect the same in Boston. Despite his defensive prowess, recent history shows that Story is more likely to move to second, especially given Bogaerts’ standing as the veteran team leader. During the season, he became just the seventh player in history to hit over 150 home runs and steal 100 bases in their first six seasons (joining only Mike Trout among active players). Story’s best season came in 2018, when he hit .291/.348/.567 with 42 doubles, 37 home runs, and 27 stolen bases. It remains unclear how the team will divide the middle infield between Bogaerts and Story, who are both shortstops. Story will join sluggers Rafael Devers and Xander Bogaerts, as well as young talent Bobby Dalbec. Devers is coming off a tremendous 2021 in which he hit 38 home runs and 37 doubles, while Bogaerts was again quietly excellent, winning his fourth Silver Slugger award.
I went on record not wanting the Red Sox to sign Story, but I didn't recognize the whole story at the time.
As someone who was scarred by the departures of boyhood favorites Fred Lynn, Carlton Fisk, and Butch Hobson after the 1980 season, perhaps I prioritize retaining homegrown stars more than most. I do hope this isn’t a precursor to Bogaerts’s departure after the season. Story is going to put some dents in the Green Monster, and launch more than his share of baseballs over it. Bloom also bludgeoned the narrative that the Red Sox would no longer spend big money on star players, which is a relief. Bloom set up the ball club well in both the present and future. So, I’m the guy who went on record not wanting the Red Sox to sign Story, but approving when they actually did it. To me, the original skeptic, that’s the only lingering downside to acquiring Story. Bogaerts has been a model Red Sox player and representative of the organization. Corey Seager, who is 17 months younger and slightly more productive (131 career OPS+ to Story’s 112), got 10 years and $325 million from the Rangers in December. It gets easier with practice, of which I have plenty. It gets easier with practice, of which I have plenty. Less than 18 hours later, imagine my surprise when word came down that Story indeed was the one. This isn’t the one.”
New York Yankees extension candidate Aaron Judge didn't hide his disappointment very well while discussing the Bombers passing on Trevor Story.
The Yankees are supposed to be in “go for it” mode. Refrains of, “They’re not done!” have echoed throughout the fan base, but with only Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea left to miss on, they really might be approaching the end of their rope. Judge, typically cagey about his feelings, like one slip while attempting some Captain Speak on Monday in the wake of the trade.
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El trato de Story también es lo suficientemente razonable como para que también haya espacio para extender Bogaerts, aunque esa es una historia para otro día. Bloom gastó la mitad en un jugador que definitivamente es más de la mitad de talentoso, explotando tanto el 2021 bajo de Story como un mercado truncado que había dejado solo a un puñado de equipos buscando torpederos. Lo que importa ahora es esto: los Medias Rojas no solo mantuvieron el ritmo en el Este de la Liga Americana, lo hicieron de manera inteligente, sin traicionar ninguno de sus valores para perseguir un titular. Son $126 millones más que el récord anterior de Bloom para un contrato de agente libre, que fue de dos años y $14 millones para Kiké Hernández. A fin de cuentas, es un precio razonable a pagar por un dos veces All-Star con poder de 30 jonrones y potencial de Guante de Oro a medida que cambia a la segunda base. La medida sin duda será bien recibida en el clubhouse, donde varios jugadores expresaron su inquietud en los últimos días porque los Medias Rojas se estaban quedando atrás. Un sentimiento similar ocurrió en la fecha límite de canjes del año pasado cuando los jugadores querían más ayuda que un Kyle Schwarber lesionado y un Hansel Robles inconsistente. Su contrato de seis años tiene un valor de $140 millones, con el potencial para un séptimo año de $20 millones en lugar de una opción de exclusión en 2025.
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Yankees stars Aaron Judge and DJ LeMahieu sounded pretty disappointed by the news that shortstop Trevor Story is joining the rival Red Sox in free agency.
And while there's some question about whether his bat will translate outside hitter-friendly Coors Field, he's certainly a superior player to shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa, whom the Yankees signed along with third baseman Josh Donaldson this month. But I texted him yesterday and I am excited for him." You don’t want to have to face him so many times.
The last remaining shortstop on the market leaps into the fray of a competitive AL East.
But even if Story loses his prowess at the plate, take solace in the fact that he’s adept at a premium position. And if Story does exceeded expectations, it’s in the team’s best interest to lock him up. This isn’t to say one metric is better than the other, but it’s relevant to our discussion. Because it doesn’t distinguish between balls hit on the ground and balls hit in the air, Rockies infielders are perennially over-corrected and outfielders are under-corrected. I’ve talked to people about this, and it seems like the source is a BABIP adjustment within the DRS formula. Throughout his career, Story has been a 146 wRC+ hitter at home and a 98 wRC+ hitter on the road. In his first year in St. Louis, Arenado posted a 113 wRC+; the odds that Story equals or surpasses that mark seem quite good. Take the average of 146 and 98, and you’d wind up with 122, which seems reasonable for what Story might put up in a full season outside of Colorado. One has to wonder if the issue with his elbow affected Story’s ability to swing the bat. The mere thought of it makes me exhausted, and Story and others were constantly subject to the baseball equivalent of that nightmare. A subsequent MRI failed to detect any damage to the ligament, and he rejoined the team soon after. It’s been a topsy-turvy, fast-paced offseason, with the swirling vortex of signings and trades spitting out some of the more memorable moves in recent years.
How do Red Sox players feel about the impending arrival of Trevor Story? Very good -- even those most affected by Boston's huge deal.
His possible playing time might’ve taken a hit Sunday, although Red Sox manager Alex Cora still will find ways to deploy the hard-nosed infielder. Hernández, whose versatility is a real asset, ended up playing the outfield far more frequently than the Red Sox envisioned last season. Bogaerts not only has a new double-play partner up the middle.
The Red Sox still might add an outfielder before Opening Day.
“When he does that, he becomes very dangerous.”Cora believes the shortened spring training will be especially detrimental to Bradley because in a usual off-season, the Red Sox would have worked extensively with him during the months of December and January. Now, they’re hoping to get him on track in a quick, 3 ½-week buildup period instead.“With him, probably flying down here and working with him was going to be beneficial, but it is what it is,” Cora said. A trade or free agent signing would obviously shake things up.But for now, the position belongs to Bradley -- and it’s his to lose.“There’s a lot of work to do,” Cora said. The Red Sox know Bradley’s offensive streakiness better than anyone and hope to get him back on track.If the Red Sox keep their outfield as it’s currently constructed, they’ll be asking a lot from Bradley on the offensive side of things. Over his last three years in Boston, Bradley was about a league-average hitter as he owned a .238 average, .742 OPS and 95 OPS+. Cora always used to say Bradley needed to pound the Green Monster to be successful.“It’s not about hitting the ball the other way. He wasn’t that good.”Bradley was a full-time starter for the Red Sox as recently as 2020 but started just 99 games for the Brewers last season. Instead of making a major outfield addition after the lockout was lifted, the club instead chose to sign Story, ending any speculation that Hernández would move back to second base (the position the club signed him to play 14 months ago). Boston was pleasantly surprised by Hernández’s outfield defense last year, as evidenced by how he made 17 of his 22 starts there after coming off the COVID-19 IL on Sept. 7.The idea of playing the vast majority of his games in one position is appealing to Hernández, a career utility man who has at least 15 games of MLB experience at seven different spots.“I’ve never been able to play just one spot,” Hernández said. But most of the big names have already found new homes.The Red Sox like their projected starting trio of Verdugo, Hernández and Bradley because it would be -- while light on projected offensive output (and power, especially) -- one of the better defensive outfields in the American League. At Fenway Park, the Red Sox view the massive right field as an equally important position to center, so having two Gold Glove candidates in those two positions would provide an advantage. While he struggled against lefties as usual, he was actually worse against righties and ended the season as one of the worst hitters in baseball. Jarren Duran, who struggled in MLB action last year, could make the team as a fourth outfielder; non-roster players Franchy Cordero, Rob Refsnyder and Christin Stewart will likely provide depth in Worcester.For now, the Red Sox are rolling with what they have in the outfield despite appearing a little light in that area of the roster after shipping Hunter Renfroe to Milwaukee for Bradley and two prospects. You’ve got him, you’ve got (Hernández) in the outfield,” Cora said.” It’s pretty solid. How the Trevor Story signing clears up Boston Red Sox’s outfield picture -- and what it means for Jackie Bradley Jr. Boston Red Sox batter Jackie Bradley Jr. is pictured at the plate against the Texas Rangers during a baseball game Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Louis DeLuca)APFORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Red Sox’ pending signing of Trevor Story has obvious implications on the team’s infield. That means Jackie Bradley Jr., despite hitting just .163 for the Brewers last season, is projected to get the bulk of the work in right field, pending any further additions.J.D. Martinez will get some outfield reps on days he’s not starting at designated hitter.