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Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images But what will happen in 2025? 2024 In One Sentence While he better controlled hard contact, Nick Pivetta’s sharp downturn in his stunning 2023 ability to miss bats and generate swings and misses may mark the final nail in the coffin for his tumultuous tenure in Boston. The Positives Was 2024 better for Pivetta than a … [Read more...] about 2024 In Review: Nick Pivetta Drove More Controversy

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images He was hot for a while, then injuries forced the face of the franchise to become a grinder…and a leader. 2024 In One Sentence Devers reached some offensive milestones, took over some franchise records, improved on defense…and shattered Gerrit Cole. The Positives It’s easy to start with some objectively great accomplishments. We’ll start … [Read more...] about 2024 In Review: Rafael Devers Persevered

Photo by John McDonnell/The Washington Post via Getty Images The Sox are apparently active TGIF. I’ll spare you the big rumor. You know the one. About the guy. Who probably signs up with this guy and the Mets. Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images The vibes around the Red Sox are apparently good. They’re “active” in free agent talks? Agents seem to … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/15-11:17: Hot Stove Season Heating Up

Photo by Adam Glanzman/MLB Photos via Getty Images An OTM exclusive! I have to admit that I rolled my eyes at the breathless reports that the Red Sox had secured a meeting with free agent slugger Juan Soto. Not because I don’t believe that Red Sox ownership will aggressively pursue Soto (I’m ready to have my heart broken again!) but because the very idea of the meetings … [Read more...] about What Did Juan Soto & The Red Sox Discuss In Their Three Hour Meeting?

Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Opulence, he has it. Happy Thursday. Congratulations to Wilyer Abreu on his Gold Glove! Jeff Passan keeps the rumors alive Another team with Soto at the top of its want list: Boston. The Red Sox also have a meeting on the books with Soto this week, and, like the Blue Jays, their aggressiveness extends into the … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/14: Golden Guys

Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Besides, you know, money. The big offseason acquisition you’ve been waiting for is here! That’s right, the Red Sox have... hired a bullpen coach (womp womp). Maine native Chris Holt, who spent the last five years with the Baltimore Orioles, will return to New England next summer and assume the on-field post. Is this a good move? Bad … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: What Does Roki Sasaki Want?

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images Chris Martin battled anxiety valiantly in 2024 and even outpaced Father Time for about half the season. What’s next? 2024 In One Sentence Chris Martin came to the end of what history will consider a valuable contract for the Red Sox, but his inconsistently in 2024 and dip from 2023 leave the Red Sox bullpen with some … [Read more...] about 2024 In Review: Where Does Chris Martin Land?

Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Who’s up for reruns? Happy Wednesday. Are the rumors true? Are the Red Sox planning to be active in free agency this winter? Maybe! While top tier available pitchers remain Red Sox priority, they are one of about a dozen teams who have shown some level of interest in Nathan Eovaldi— Rob Bradford (@bradfo) November … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/13: Nathan for You?

Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images With the offseason gearing up, the OTM staff makes its predictions for the next four months of player movement. One Bold Prediction John Henry will actually show his face at Winter Weekend and speak with the fans. Photo by Maddie Malhotra/Boston Red Sox/Getty Images Hey, you asked for bold, … [Read more...] about OTM’s Red Sox Offseason Predictions