If they go with a veteran like Peter Laviolette, it will signify that they’ve deluded themselves into thinking it’s a quick fix. Should they go with a young-ish assistant, it will be evidence that they (properly) realize this is going to take a while.

The Boston Red Sox have an MLB-ready prospect in Marcelo Mayer, but what position will he play once he's promoted to The Show?

As an outfielder, Anthony faces a logjam for everyday playing time as Jarren Duran, Ceddanne Rafaela, Wilyer Abreau and Rob Refsnyder split time, with Masataka Yoshida hoping to return soon from an injury. And at a shortstop, Mayer would have to compete with highly paid veteran Trevor Story for playing time.