HR 1 - A HISTORICALLY bad start for the Red Sox

The WEEI Afternoons team delivers a scathing assessment of the Boston Red Sox's historically poor 2-7 start to the 2026 season, calling it one of the worst in franchise history—matching their 1945 record. Hosts Andy Hart, Nick Fitzy Stevens, and Ted Johnson express deep frustration over the team’s ineptitude across all facets: pitching, hitting, fielding, and clubhouse culture. They criticize manager Alex Cora for failing to provide leadership, especially in the absence of veteran presence after the departures of Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman. The show highlights the team’s overreliance on unproven young players like Roman Anthony and Marcelo Meyer, while questioning the front office’s decisions—particularly the $130 million signing of Ranger Suarez and the trade for Caleb Durbin, both of whom have underperformed. The hosts argue that Craig Breslow’s offseason moves, though rhetorically persuasive, have created a team lacking cohesion, identity, and accountability. They call for immediate roster changes, including moving Marcelo Meyer to shortstop and Trevor Story to second base, and emphasize that leadership must come from Cora, not the players. The episode ends with a bleak but urgent call to action: the Red Sox must fix their culture, identity, and execution before the season spirals further.