It’s easy to dismiss the late-night see-ya-later the Red Sox gave to Kevin Plawecki. The Red Sox already had two catchers they wanted to prioritize playing, and a spot on the 40-man roster for a look-see at reliever Franklin German needed to be freed up. This has become all about 2023, and Plawecki – a free agent-to-be – simply wasn’t going to be part of that plan. Simple, right? Only for those who don’t understand how building a winning baseball team works. While it is only three weeks to go in the 2022 season, one could make the argument that Plawecki’s presence was more important than ever. Major league newbies were starting to flood the Red Sox clubhouse, each trying to find their way. And when it comes to a tour guide, there would have been no one better than Plawecki, who was the bridge between pitcher and hitter, young and old. Yet, instead of prioritizing Plawecki over the likes of Abraham Almonte (insert head scratch), the Red Sox were left with an impromptu middle-of-the-night farewell party in front of the catcher’s locker. “I learned over the years how it works. You’ve just got to be honest with the person…
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The problem with the Kevin Plawecki decision – Audacy
