BOSTON, MA - MAY 12: A general view of the stadium facade during a game between the Boston Red Sox and the Oakland Athletics on May 12, 2021 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images)
The Boston Red Sox have been competitive in the first seven weeks and have maintained a hold on first place and certainly giving the impression of playoff potential. As with all teams, there are weaknesses and that is where a farm system, solid scouting, and a few dollars in the cupboard can help.