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As you’ve almost certainly heard by now, Jackie Bradley Jr. is not coming back to Boston, instead getting a two-year deal with the Brewers. Pete Abraham writes about the loss for the Red Sox. (Pete Abraham; Boston Globe)
Sean McAdam looks at the more unmeasurable losses that come with the departure of Bradley from Fenway’s outfield. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
The writing had been on the wall, but this makes official that the 2018 outfield is now all on different teams. So where does it rank in team history? (Chad Finn; Boston.com)
Looking forward a bit more, who plays center field now? (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
Alex Verdugo could be an option, though Alex Cora seems to indicate that may not be the case at home. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)
Jarren Duran will certainly be part of the conversation at some point in the somewhat near future. Are we discounting the speedster’s power? (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
After being challenged with a potential leadoff spot in 2021, Enrique Hernández is making the most of it early in spring. (Steve Hewitt; Boston Herald)
One thing missing at Red Sox camp: A veteran first base mentor for Bobby Dalbec, but he’s still figuring out the position. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)