One Perspective (Duncan and Jones)

The Red Sox have as a coach the one person who best knows the Yankees young (would-be) talent.

By Paul Semendinger · Start Spreading the News

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 10:13 AM

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Paul Semendinger argues Shelley Duncan joining the Red Sox staff could disadvantage Yankees prospect Spencer Jones.
The writer notes Jones is viewed as a favorite to start in center field for the Yankees in 2027.
Semendinger highlights that Jones experienced his most productive offensive seasons under Duncan's watch in Triple-A.

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Writer Paul Semendinger argues that Shelley Duncan joining the Boston Red Sox coaching staff could negatively impact New York Yankees prospect Spencer Jones. Semendinger notes that while the Yankees appear intent on giving Jones a legitimate opportunity to start in center field in 2027, the prospect still possesses a notable hole in his swing.

The column highlights that Duncan previously oversaw Jones' most productive offensive seasons in Triple-A. Semendinger contends that the Red Sox now hold valuable insight into the strengths and weaknesses of Jones, as well as other young Yankees players like Anthony Volpe, George Lombard Jr., and Jasson Dominguez.

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One Perspective (Duncan and Jones)

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