NASHVILLE — At first glance, Shane Victorino doesn’t seem to fit the profile of a Red Sox right fielder, but the former Gold Glover with the Phillies used to have one of the strongest arms among center fielders.
While his arm strength has declined somewhat, it’s certainly suitable for right field at Fenway Park. And we know his legs are still good, so he can track down balls.
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"can steal bases". This guy stole 39 bases last year (4th in the NL) and no one is talking about that dimension of his game. It's probably my favorite part of this signing. They overpaid - but if they keep Ellsbury, this is a team that has two of the top base stealers in the majors. Unless he goes all Crawford on us...