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Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images Nothing new, just, you know, rumors Happy Tuesday. Somehow there’s a belief that Nick Pivetta will turn down the qualifying offer? Also from @JeffPassan, he says Nick Pivetta almost certainly won’t accept the qualifying offer from the Red Sox.He believes that Pivetta is going to land one of the biggest deals of the winter for a … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/12: Mr. Burnes

Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images Reports are that Craig Breslow is in serious pursuit of the slugger. If you’re still scarred by the past six years of FSG’s cost-cutting, if you still wake up in night sweats after yet another bad dream in which you find yourself constantly pulling a throttle that won’t budge no matter how much muscle you put into it, then I … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Sox To Meet With Juan Soto

Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images He’s probably going to be traded... but to the Red Sox? Who is he and where does he come from? He’s left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox. Crochet is 26 years old and under contract for the next two years. While he’s not guaranteed to move this offseason, he’s as available as any player under contract has ever … [Read more...] about Smash or Pass: Garrett Crochet

Rick Cinclair/Telegram & Gazette / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images We’re looking for a sign, Craig Happy Monday. The biggest question on the minds of Red Sox Nation is ““will they dip their toes into the deep end of the free agent pitching market?” Unless aces are the shallow end? But it feels like the pool stands for difficulty to acquire. And of course … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/11: New Week, New Rumors?

Photo by Alex Trautwig/Getty Images He’s potentially an all-time great... and he comes at a discount. Welcome to Smash Or Pass, our offseason series in which we examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re kicking off the 2024 offseason by taking a look at potentially the greatest pitcher in the … [Read more...] about Smash or Pass: Roki Sasaki

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The shortstop built on his Red Sox legacy. The Positives Trevor Story is an elite defender. When the ball is hit his direction, I’m confident it will be converted into an out. For a team with infield defense issues, Story’s presence was greatly missed. The Red Sox defense is at it’s best with Story at shortstop. Story’s season was … [Read more...] about 2024 Red Sox In Review: Trevor Story Got Hurt (Again)

Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images But needs to get his plate discipline in check. 2024 In One Sentence Amidst some growing pains at the plate, Ceddanne Rafaela stepped up for numerous clutch hits while showcasing his defensive versatility. The Positives Fangraphs The Fangraphs rankings and write-up upon prospect graduation was nearly perfect for … [Read more...] about 2024 Red Sox In Review: Ceddanne Rafaela Showed Flashes

Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Beat writers have started the rumor mill TGIF. Well, it’s rumor mill season again and the Red Sox are connected to every major free agent. Sigh. However there were a lot of things that went right this year. And some that went wrong - like Triston Casas missing most of the season - aren’t things you expect every year (although do try … [Read more...] about OTM Open Thread 11/8-11/10: Off-season Dreams

Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images News and notes from around Red Sox Nation. Get in, losers, we’re doing Full Throttle again — only this time it’s coming from Craig Breslow, not Tom Werner. Speaking at the GM meetings this week, Breslow told the assembled media that the team has “asked our fans to sacrifice a lot to be patient as we build the foundation that would … [Read more...] about Red Sox News & Links: Garrett Crochet Trade Rumors