Breslow addresses criticism over Yankees' drafting of Rice and Schlittler

Boston Red Sox executive Craig Breslow responded to criticism regarding the team's missed opportunities to draft New York Yankees players Ben Rice and Cam Schlittler, who both have local ties. Breslow highlighted that the Red Sox scouted both players but ultimately decided against selecting them. He noted the importance of understanding how such players slip through the draft and emphasized the need to capitalize on local talent in the future. While Rice and Schlittler are performing well in New York, Breslow pointed out that they were not marquee prospects during their college careers, so the Red Sox are not alone in their scouting decisions.

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