The Red Sox' Resurgence: The Durbin Effect The Boston Red Sox's remarkable turnaround from last place to first is attributed in large part to Caleb Durbin, a castoff from the Milwaukee Brewers who has emerged as an MVP candidate at third base.
Durbin's transformation from hapless rookie to All Star caliber player is a testament to the Red Sox's ability to identify hidden gems and make shrewd investments on the cheap.
Acquired for a fraction of what they could have spent on Alex Bregman, Durbin has provided similar production at a fraction of the cost. His impressive numbers – . 318/. 390/.