Former Red Sox Champion Expects 'Close To 50 Home Runs' From Roman Anthony
An ex-Boston Red Sox All-Star set massive expectations for Roman Anthony this season.
Former Red Sox Champion Expects 'Close To 50 Home Runs' From Roman Anthony originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Roman Anthony's ceiling seems to know no bounds.
Several analysts have set massive expectations for Anthony's first full MLB season. The Athletic's Eno Sarris and MassLive's Sean McAdam are among those to predict an MVP campaign from the Boston Red Sox outfielder. Jonathan Papelbon may have somehow set the bar even higher.
Boston's former All-Star closer forecasted a massive power display from Anthony on Friday's "Foul Territory. " "I look to him to be close to 50 home runs this year. Yeah, I said it.
Fifty home runs," Papelbon declared. "This kid can really put 'em out of the ballpark. And especially with a short porch at Fenway Park in right field, I think he can do it.