With Betts gone, Red Sox fill holes in OF and at leadoff

By: Jimmy Golen, The Associated Press Posted: 5:27 PM CST Friday, Feb. 14, 2020 Last Modified: 5:27 PM CST Friday, Feb. 14, 2020

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FORT MYERS, Fla. - The departure of Mookie Betts leaves a big hole in the Red Sox outfield and another at the top of the batting order. Alex Verdugo could be the answer in right field, but he might not be ready to start the season. Kevin Pillar will also see playing time in the field. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke says he wouldn't hesitate to put Andrew Benintendi at the leadoff spot. Benintendi slumped as the No. 1 hitter last season, but he says that batting first isn't a problem for him,

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – The departure of Mookie Betts leaves a big hole in the Red Sox outfield and another at the top of the batting order. Alex Verdugo could be the answer in right field, but he might not be ready to start the season. Kevin Pillar will also see playing time in the field. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke says he wouldn’t hesitate to put Andrew Benintendi at the leadoff spot. Benintendi slumped as the No. 1 hitter last season, but he says that batting first isn’t a problem for him,