Is that this the dreaded kiss of demise disguised as a vote of confidence? That’s how many individuals classify it each time an possession group publicly states that they’re not going to fireplace a GM/CBO/PBO/supervisor/no matter. However that hasn’t all the time been true within the case of the Crimson Sox, because the firings of each Alex Cora and Dave Dombrowski got here out of nowhere (Chaim Bloom, like Craig Breslow, was in a extra publicly precarious place when he obtained the axe.) So interpret this nonetheless you need: “The Crimson Sox usually are not contemplating firing chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, a staff supply stated Monday evening.” (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
Whether or not or not Fenway Sports activities Group is contemplating firing Breslow, they’re apparently attempting to do his job for him, per ESPN’s Buster Olney: ”As we speak I talked to somebody, with one other staff, that informed me that it’s to the diploma that the Crimson Sox possession has gotten concerned. I’ve not confirmed the title of the proprietor… however an proprietor, one of many Crimson Sox possession group, is definitely calling round and attempting to grease the skids to one thing so as to add a right-handed bat.”
“One of many Crimson Sox possession group” may imply lots of people, together with John Henry, Sam Kennedy, or Theo Epstein. I do know which of these three I’d wish to see engaged on the roster…
However even when the Sox might not be contemplating firing Breslow, it could behoove them so as to add one other voice to his inside circle, “somebody with a special background who’s not all the time going to be a yes-man.” (Peter Abraham, Boston Globe)
Talking of trades, there was a short rumor circulating yesterday that the Crimson Sox have been engaged on buying and selling (or already had traded) Marcelo Mayer. It was not true. “There’s some issues that you just see, and also you’re like, ‘OK, that isn’t correct, however I no less than perceive the place it got here from,” stated Breslow. “After which there are issues which might be simply blatantly false and don’t deserve a ton of consideration, and this falls into that class.” Mayer himself appears nonplussed: “I’m right here to play baseball, to not learn Twitter.” (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
And Mayer got here via with a uncommon present of energy final evening in Tampa, thanks partially, maybe, to some work he did at Yankee Stadium throughout Saturday’s rain delay. (Christopher Smithh, MassLive)
As an elite nearer on a final place staff, it’s no shock that there are many commerce rumors swirling round Aroldis Chapman, too, however he doesn’t appear wanting to pack his baggage. “My mentality is to remain right here and win right here,” Chapman stated via translator Carlos Villoria Benítez on Monday. “Attempt to flip issues round.” (Christopher Smith, MassLive)
Chapman will quickly get some assist in the bullpen to attempt to flip issues round with him, as Garrett Whitlock is predicted to be activated from the IL at this time. (Evan Cormier, NESN)
