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The 2018 Red Sox won a franchise record 108 regular season games and then went 11-3 during the postseason on their way to their fourth World Series title since 2004.

That means a lot of 'A' and 'A-' report card grades were handed out this year.

Below are the final grades for Red Sox players as well as president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and manager Alex Cora.

(First half report cards)

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David Price, SP

Grade: A

David Price received a 'C' on his MassLive.com midseason report card. But his grade has been bumped up to an 'A' after a terrific second half and dominant postseason.

The $217 million lefty, who announced he has opted into the remaining four years of his seven-year contract, went 6-1 with a 2.25 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 68 strikeouts and 16 walks in 11 starts (68 innings) during the second half.

He posted a 3-0 record with a 2.59 ERA, 1.03 WHIP, 23 strikeouts and 10 walks in five outings (four starts) during the ALCS and World Series after a loss in Game 2 of the ALDS. He recorded wins in the ALCS clincher and World Series clincher.

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Chris Sale, SP

Grade: A-

Durability remained an issue for the ace. That and his average postseason lowered his midseason 'A' grade to an A-. He pitched only 29 innings during the second half.

His season stats were incredible. He recorded a 2.11 ERA, 1.98 FIP and 0.86 WHIP in 27 starts. The averaged 13.5 strikeouts per nine innings compared to 1.9 walks. The opposition slashed only .181/.243/.288/.532 vs. him.

But he pitched 4.2 innings or fewer in six of his seven starts, including postseason starts, after returning from the DL. His 5.1 innings against the Yankees in Game 1 of the ALDS marked his longest start after returning from the DL on Sept. 11.

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Nathan Eovaldi SP/RP

Grade: A

How can Nathan Eovaldi not receive an 'A' after his remarkable postseason?

The fireballer went 2-1 with a 1.61 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 16 strikeouts and three walks in six outings, two starts (22.1 innings). His only loss came in Game 3 of the World Series, an 18-inning marathon when he tossed 6 innings of relief in the middle of the night.

Eovaldi also posted an impressive 3.33 ERA, 2.88 FIP and 1.28 WHIP in 12 regular season outings (11 starts) after Boston acquired him from the Rays on July 25.

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Drew Pomeranz, SP/RP

Grade: F

Pomeranz finished with a 6.08 ERA, 5.43 FIP and 1.77 WHIP in 26 outings (11 starts). The opposition batted .297 with an .894 OPS against him. Not ideal heading into free agency.

Alex Cora and Dave Dombrowski left him off the ALDS and ALCS rosters. He surprisingly made the World Series roster but Cora never used him, even in Game 3 which took 18 innings (7 hours, 20 minutes).

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Rick Porcello, SP

Grade: B

Porcello finished 17-7 with a 4.28 ERA, 4.01 FIP, 1.18 WHIP, 190 strikeouts and 48 walks in 33 starts during the regular season. He posted a 3.52 ERA (15.1 innings, six earned runs) in five postseason outings (three starts) and won the clinching game in the ALDS vs. the Yankees with one run over 5 innings at Yankee Stadium.

Known for his durability, he led Boston with 191.1 innings during the regular season.

Home runs were an issue, especially at Fenway Park. The righty allowed 17 homers in 88.2 innings at Fenway compared to 10 home runs in 102.2 innings on the road during the regular season.

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Eduardo Rodriguez, SP

Grade: C+

The lefty went 13-5 with a 3.82 ERA, 3.65 FIP, 1.26 WHIP, 146 strikeouts and 45 walks in 27 outings (23 starts). He averaged double digits in strikeouts (10.1 per nine innings) for the first time in his career.

The concern: He might have the most talent of any Red Sox starter but it took an 18-inning World Series game for Rodriguez finally to make his first ever postseason start after three straight years with Boston in the playoffs.

Nathan Eovaldi was scheduled to start Game 4. But he tossed 6 innings of relief in Game 3. So Alex Cora started Rodriguez in Game 4.

Rodriguez pitched his way out of the postseason rotation in September for a third straight year. He returned strong from his ankle injury Sept. 1 at Chicago, striking out 12 and allowing just one run in 5.2 innings. But he then allowed 11 runs in 13 innings in his next three starts. The Red Sox sent him to the bullpen.

He pitched well in Game 4 of the World Series, holding the Dodgers scoreless into the sixth when Yasiel Puig belted a three-run homer against him. Cora admitted he kept Rodriguez in the game too long.

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Craig Kimbrel, RP

Grade: B-

Kimbrel converted 42-of-47 save opportunities during the regular season. He finished with a 2.74 ERA, 3.13 FIP and 0.99 WHIP in 63 outings (62.1 innings).

But he averaged 4.5 walks per nine innings, an increase from 1.8 walks per nine innings in 2017. He also recorded a 4.57 ERA during the second half and struggled throughout the postseason with a 5.91 ERA (10.2 innings, seven earned runs).

The righty posted a 5.01 ERA (32.1 innings, 18 earned runs) and 1.33 WHIP in 31 outings during the second half and postseason combined.

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Joe Kelly, RP

Grade: B

Joe Kelly's 6.13 ERA in his final 48 outings of the regular season (beginning June 1) didn't inspire confidence heading into the postseason. He had ERAs over 8.00 in June, July and September.

But he proved his doubters wrong with a dominant postseason. He allowed just one earned run in 11.1 innings (0.79 ERA) over nine outings. He struck out 13 and didn't walk anybody.

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Ryan Brasier, RP

Grade: A

Brasier, who pitched in Japan during 2017 and hadn't appeared in a major league game since 2013, posted a 1.60 ERA, 2.83 FIP and 0.77 WHIP in 34 outings (33.2 innings) during the regular season.

He allowed just one earned run in 8.2 postseason innings.

Dave Dombrowski named Brasier and Matt Barnes as the leading internal candidates to take over as closer if Craig Kimbrel leaves via free agency.

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Steven Wright, RP

Grade: B+

The knuckleballer was effective when healthy. But durability continued to be an issue for him in 2018.

He posted a 2.68 ERA and 1.25 WHIP in 20 outings, four starts (53.2 innings). He recorded a 1.52 ERA in 16 outings (29.2 innings) as a reliever.

The Red Sox removed him from the ALDS roster after Game 1 because of an injured left knee.

He'll undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left knee this offseason. Wright underwent a left knee cartilage restoration procedure in May 2017. It's the same surgery Dustin Pedroia underwent last October.

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Matt Barnes, RP

Grade: B+

Barnes struggled during the second half with a 6.41 ERA (19.2 innings, 14 earned runs) after he recorded a 2.36 ERA (42 innings, 11 earned runs) during the first half.

But he allowed just one run in 8.2 innings during the postseason.

He finished with a 3.65 ERA, 2.71 FIP and 1.26 WHIP in 62 outings (61.2 innings) during the regular season.

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Heath Hembree, RP

Grade: C

Hembree finished with a 4.20 ERA, 4.19 FIP and 1.33 WHIP in 67 outings (60.0 innings).

Alex Cora often used him with inherited runners. He thrived early on. But he struggled during the final two months. He allowed 13-of-41 inherited runners to score (32 percent).

The Red Sox added him to the ALDS roster as injured Steven Wright's replacement after Game 1. He hurled 4.2 scoreless innings during the postseason.

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Brandon Workman, RP

Grade: C

Workman finished 6-1 with a 3.27 ERA, 4.42 FIP and 1.21 WHIP in 43 relief outings (41.1 innings).

But inconsistency was an issue. He posted a 0.90 ERA in June, 5.19 ERA in July, 1.88 ERA in August and 6.48 ERA in September.

He pitched well at Fenway Park (1.96 ERA) but he struggled on the road (4.91 ERA).

He then struggled in the postseason, allowing five runs, seven hits (two homers) and three walks in three outings (1 inning).

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Brian Johnson, SP/RP

Grade: B-

Johnson provided value in multiple roles: starter, long reliever and lefty specialist. His work as a long reliever helped keep the bullpen and starters fresh late into the season and for the postseason.

He finished with a 4.17 ERA, 4.68 FIP and 1.43 WHIP in 38 outings (13 starts).

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Hector Velazquez, SP/RP

Grade: B

Same as Brian Johnson, Velazquez was valuable in multiple roles. His work as a long reliever also kept the bullpen and starters fresh for the postseason.

Velazquez went 7-2 with a 3.18 ERA, 4.15 FIP and 1.45 WHIP in 47 outings (eight starts), 85 innings. He went 5-0 with a 2.63 ERA in 39 relief outings (54.2 innings).

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Bobby Poyner

Grade: B+

Poyner's strong rookie season came after he never pitched above Double A before 2018. He posted a 3.22 ERA, 4.01 FIP and 1.12 WHIP in 20 outings (22.1 innings).

Yes, it's a small sample size, but Poyner posted an 8.00 strikeout-to-walk ratio in the majors this year. He struck out 24 and walked only three in 22.1 innings (1.2 BB/9, 9.7 K/9).

He must refine his breaking ball. But his ability to pitch up in the zone counters launch angle.

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Tyler Thornburg, RP

Grade: D

Thornburg didn't bounce back effectively in his first year after undergoing thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. He posted a 5.63 ERA, 6.04 FIP and 1.58 FIP in 25 outings (24 innings) after the Red Sox activated him from the disabled list July 4.

The Red Sox shut him down after his Sept. 14 outing vs. the Mets when he allowed three runs and recorded only two outs.

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Carson Smith, RP

Grade: D-

As mentioned in his first half report card, Smith certainly didn't meet expectations with a 3.77 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 3.72 FIP in 18 outings (14.1 innings). He then ended his season by acting immaturely.

He suffered a shoulder subluxation throwing his glove in frustration in the dugout after giving up a solo home run to Oakland's Khris Davis on May 14, 2016. He underwent season-ending surgery.

The Red Sox outrighted Smith off the 40-man roster earlier this month. He cleared waivers and elected for free agency.

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Christian Vazquez, C

Grade: C-

Vazquez's OPS dropped 195 points from 2017 to 2018 and he didn't play as well defensively.

He signed a three-year, $13.55-million contract extension through 2021 last spring training. It includes a $7 million team option and $250,000 buyout for 2022.

He ended up starting 10 of the 14 postseason games and looked better at the plate, but the numbers still weren't there. He needs to get into better shape this offseason.

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Sandy Leon, C

Grade: C

The starting pitchers love throwing to Leon. The staff posted a 3.28 ERA with him behind the plate. Overall, the staff posted a 3.75 ERA.

But Leon's catchers' ERA certainly was lowered by him routinely catching Chris Sale, David Price and Rick Porcello.

He batted .177 with a .232 on-base percentage, .279 slugging percentage and .511 OPS in 89 games. His offensive woes limited him to four starts during the postseason. Three of those starts came when Sale started.

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Blake Swihart, C

Grade: C

Swihart didn't receive the opportunity he deserved to thrive. He made only 16 starts and received just 83 plate appearances in the first three months.

He finished with a .613 OPS.

But when Swihart received more regular playing time with Christian Vazquez on the DL between July 8-Sept. 1, he slashed .277/.319/.415/.734.

He'll hit if he plays more often.

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Mitch Moreland, 1B

Grade: C+

Moreland made the All-Star team by slashing .278/.353/.500/.853 in 77 games during the first half. He then slashed .191/.277/.322/.600 in 47 games during the second half.

He experienced a knee issue during the second half. Still, he posted a .223/.302/.372/.674 line in 90 games following Hanley Ramirez's designation for assignment May 25.

Moreland crushed a crucial home run in Game 4 of the World Series. His three-run blast in the top of the seventh cut the Red Sox's deficit to 4-3. Boston came back to win 9-6 over the Dodgers.

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Steve Pearce, 1B

Grade: A

Pearce posted a .901 OPS with seven home runs, eight doubles, one triple and 26 RBIs in 50 regular season games (165 plate appearances) after Boston acquired him from the Blue Jays on June 28.

He slashed .289/.426/.658/1.083 with four homers, two doubles, 11 RBIs and 12 runs in 13 postseason games (47 plate appearances). He won the MVP of the World Series.

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Eduardo Nunez, 2B/3B

Grade: C

Nunez finished with a disappointing .677 OPS and struggled defensively. He was at negative-14 Defensive Runs Saved at second base and negative-4 Defensive Runs Saved at third base, per Fangraphs.com.

But his knee bothered him all year. He said in September his knee still wasn't 100 percent after suffering a posterior cruciate ligament injury the previous September.

The Red Sox needed him and he played despite his ailing knee. He belted a three-run pinch-hit home run in Game 1 of the World Series to put Boston ahead 8-4.

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Ian Kinsler, 2B

Grade: D+

Kinsler struggled offensively after the Red Sox traded for him with a .604 OPS in 37 regular season games (143 plate appearances) and a .523 OPS in 11 postseason games (35 plate appearances).

But Dave Dombrowski acquired him in large part to upgrade the Red Sox's second base defense. He made just two errors with Boston and won his second career Gold Glove.

One of those errors though came at a crucial time. His 13th-inning errant throw to first base in Game 3 of the World Series allowed the Dodgers to tie the score. The game lasted another five innings. Los Angeles won on Max Muncy's walkoff home run.

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Xander Bogaerts, SS

Grade: A-

Bogaerts struggled in the postseason but his .883 regular season OPS was 111 points higher than his career OPS. His .522 OPS was 93 points higher than his career mark.

He finished with career highs in slugging percentage, OPS, homers (23), doubles (45), RBIs (103) and on-base percentage (.360).

Bogaerts posted a .342/.432/.698/1.130 line with 11 homers, 14 doubles, three triples and 90 RBIs in 183 plate appearances with runners in scoring position. He slashed .309/.434/.647/1.081 with five homers, three triples, two doubles and 36 RBIs in 83 plate appearances with runners in scoring position and two outs.

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Rafael Devers, 3B

Grade: B-

The 22-year-old's OPS dropped 88 points from 2017. He slashed .240/.298/.433/.731 in 121 games this year after slashing .284/.338/.482/.819 in 58 games during 2017.

But he belted five homers with an .807 OPS in September and then delivered in the postseason. Devers' nine RBIs in the playoffs ranked fourth on the Red Sox. He stepped up in big spots, including ripping the go-ahead single in the ninth inning of Game 4 of the World Series.

His three-run home run off Justin Verlander in Game 5 of the ALCS put the Red Sox ahead 4-0.

Expect big things from Devers in 2019. But he needs to get into better shape this offseason.

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Andrew Benintendi, LF

Grade: B+

Benintendi posted an .830 OPS, a 54-point increase from 2017. He recorded 63 extra-base hits after stroking 47 in 2017.

He struggled in the ALCS (.500 OPS), but he recorded a .444 on-base percentage and .802 OPS in the ALDS and .368 on-base percentage and .757 OPS in the World Series.

He improved defensively in 2018, finishing with four defensive runs saved, per Fangraphs.com. He needs to improve his base running.

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Jackie Bradley Jr., CF

Bradley: B

Bradley, who won his first Gold Glove in 2018, posted a .642 OP in 86 games during the first half, but he hit the ball hard. Aggressive shifting didn't help.

He made adjustments during the second half. He hit with consistency for three straight months: .801 OPS in July, .827 OPS in August and .826 OPS in September.

He then delivered in the postseason, winning the ALCS MVP with three huge hits. He stroked the go-ahead three-run double in Game 2, a grand slam to turn a 4-2 eighth-inning lead into an 8-2 lead in Game 3 and the go-ahead two-run homer in Game 4.

He also hit an eighth-inning, game-tying solo home run in Game 3 of the World Series.

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Mookie Betts, RF

Grade: A

He's about to win the AL MVP. How can he not receive an 'A' despite a disappointing postseason?

He won another Gold Glove this season and led the major leagues in batting average (.346) and slugging percentage (.640). He finished second in on-base percentage (.438), OPS (1.078) and extra-base hits (84). He produced his first 30-30 season with 32 home runs and 30 steals.

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J.D. Martinez, DH/OF

Grade: A

Martinez led the majors with 130 RBIs and 358 total bases. He finished second in the big leagues in batting average (.330), slugging percentage (.629) and home runs (43), third in OPS (1.031), and sixth in on-base percentage (.402).

He posted a .300/.403/.520/.923 line with three homers, two doubles, 14 RBIs and six runs in 14 postseason games (62 plate appearances).

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Brock Holt, IF/OF

Grade: B+

He was Boston's best hitter in September. He slashed .354/.456/.667/1.123 with four homers, three doubles, 13 RBIs and 11 runs in 57 plate appearances.

He finished the regular season with a .774 OPS in 109 games. He then became the first ever major leaguer to hit for the cycle in a postseason game. He did it in Game 3 of the ALDS vs. New York at Yankee Stadium.

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Tzu-Wei Lin, IF/OF

Grade: C+

Lin appeared in games at shortstop (23), center field (6), second base (4) and third base (1). He filled in nicely in a limited utility role this season, posting a .744 OPS (73 plate appearances). He made four errors in 174.1 innings.

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Hanley Ramirez, 1B/DH

Grade: C-

The Red Sox designated Ramirez for assignment May 25.

Alex Cora and Dave Dombrowski said it was a baseball decision. But letting Ramirez go prevented him from reaching the 497 plate appearances he needed in 2018 to vest his $22 million option for 2019.

As noted on his midseason report card, Ramirez stopped hitting after April. He batted .330 with a .400 on-base percentage and .474 slugging percentage in his first 25 games (110 plate appearances). He hit only .163 (13-for-80) with a .200 OBP, .300 slugging percentage and .500 OPS in 85 plate appearances during May.

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Dave Dombrowski, president of baseball operations

Grade: A-

Dombrowski has been highly criticized for trading most of the system's top prospects since arriving in August 2015.

But he also inherited a weak roster and built a World Series champion. He made the right trades at this year's deadline to put the Red Sox over the top.

He acquired World Series MVP Steve Pearce who slashed .289/.426/.658/1.083 with four homers, two doubles, 11 RBIs and 12 runs in 13 postseason games (47 plate appearances).

He also acquired Nathan Eovaldi who recorded a 1.61 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, 16 strikeouts and three walks in six outings, two starts (22.1 innings) during the playoffs.

The Red Sox wouldn't be World Series champions without Dombrowski making those two trades.

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Alex Cora, manager

Grade: A

Alex Cora pulled all the right strings during the postseason, for the most part.

He was lauded by his players for strong communication. It showed when Eduardo Nunez and Mitch Moreland hit crucial pinch-hit home runs in the World Series.

"After Nunez hit that home run, he (Cora) came down into the cage and I was yelling at him, 'AC, everything you touch turns to gold,'" Brock Holt said.

Holt then delivered a one-out, pinch-hit double in the ninth inning of Game 4. Pinch hitter Rafael Devers knocked Holt home with the go-ahead run.

Cora won 108 regular season games, the most in Red Sox franchise history. He won a World Series. He had a strong season as an in-game manager and connected with his players. He had one of the best seasons as a rookie manager in baseball history.

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Pitchers with Incompletes

Robby Scott (pictured), Marcus Walden, Justin Haley, William Cuevas and Jalen Beeks all pitched fewer than 20 innings for the Red Sox. They didn't log enough innings for grades.

* Carson Smith also pitched fewer than 20 innings. He received a grade because an injury he caused himself prevented him from completing the final four and a half months when he should have been an important member of the 2018 bullpen.

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Position players with Incompletes

Sam Travis (36 at-bats), Brandon Phillips (23 at-bats), Dustin Pedroia (11 at-bats), Dan Butler (6 at-bats) and Dan Renda (0 at-bats) didn't receive enough playing time for grades.

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