Monday Links: Let’s start the insanity

by | Nov 10, 2014 | Ben Cherington, Boston Red Sox, Cole Hamels, David Price, Deven Marrero, Jason Heyward, Jeff Samardzija, John Farrell, Jon Lester, Oakland Athletics, Pablo Sandoval, Philadelphia Phillies, Yoenis Cespedes

General Managers across Major League Baseball will gather on Monday for the first time this offseason. The inaugural meeting of the winter will take place in Scottsdale Arizona, and will feature both front office executives as well as player agents. While the annual...

Friday Links: Mookie Betts’ future is bright, but uncertain

by | Nov 7, 2014 | Bill James, Clayton Kershaw, Cole Hamels, Edward Mujica, Giancarlo Stanton, Joe Maddon, John Farrell, Johnny Cueto, Junichi Tazawa, Koji Uehara, Mat Latos, Mike Napoli, Mookie Betts, Pablo Sandoval, Ryan Roberts, Shane Victorino, Torey Lovullo

If the Red Sox were to pull off a substantial trade this offseason, it’s more than likely that Mookie Betts would need to be the centerpiece of any potential deal. After starting the season in double-A, Betts spent a short time in triple-A before getting called...

Thursday Links: Finding an ace

by | Nov 6, 2014 | Allen Craig, Boston Red Sox, Brandon McCarthy, Clay Buchholz, Cole Hamels, James Shields, Jeff Samardzija, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Kansas City Royals, Mike Trout, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, Yoenis Cespedes

Outside of Boston’s need for an upgrade at third base, the team must upgrade their starting rotation as well. After gutting their entire rotation at the trade deadline last season, Boston now has gaping holes with no obvious fit in mind. The good news is that...

Wednesday Links: Filling the hole at third base

by | Nov 5, 2014 | Adrian Beltre, Allen Craig, Boston Red Sox, Chase Headley, Cole Hamels, Colorado Rockies, Dustin Pedroia, Ian Kinsler, James Shields, Johnny Cueto, Jon Lester, Josh Donaldson, Max Scherzer, Mookie Betts, New York Mets, Pablo Sandoval, Robinson Cano

With the offseason now officially underway, it will be interesting to see when the Red Sox pull the trigger on their first move of the shopping season. Early speculation predicts Boston to be heavily involved in both the starting pitching market and third base front....