| A not-so-toolsy time for the Red Sox | 08.07.12 at 11:07 am ET |
Baseball America released its fascinating perennial Tools Survey, getting the feedback of every major league manager to determine the players with standout attributes. While Angels sensation Mike Trout was something of a no-brainer for Most Exciting Player, and familiar superstars claimed the most prestigious categories (Miguel Cabrera, for instance, was named the Best Hitter in the American League), the Red Sox were minimally represented in the voting.
To see the complete survey results, click here. The Red Sox named in the survey were:
David Ortiz – third place, Best Strike-Zone Judgment
Adrian Gonzalez – second place, Best Defensive First Baseman
Dustin Pedroia – second place, Best Defensive Second Baseman









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