The Boston Red Sox have been trying to thread the needle between winning now and developing superstar prospects, and it's created sticky situations galore. Second baseman Kristian Campbell joined the team straight out of spring training and signed an eight-year extension shortly thereafter.

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora has been sitting Mayer and Anthony against left-handed pitchers, but some are arguing that needs to change.

Red Sox rookie Marcelo Mayer provided plenty of pop at the plate for the Red Sox on Wednesday with two home runs.