It’s, sadly, the offseason. As a substitute of getting to observe baseball, all we are able to do is assume and speak about it, which often means pondering and speaking about contracts greater than the rest. Everyone knows in regards to the upcoming opt-outs of Alex Bregman and Trevor Story, however what about the remainder of the roster? Right here’s a breakdown of the contract standing of each member of the 2025 Pink Sox. Consider it or not, there are solely 4 gamers who’re straight-up free brokers: Justin Wilson, Dustin Could, Steven Matz, and Rob Refsnyder. (Tim Healey, Boston Globe)
However let’s get actual: Justin Wilson discuss isn’t going to dominate the offseason. It’s going to be all about Alex Bregman till that scenario will get sorted by hook or by crook. (Sean McAdam, MassLive)
However simply because they don’t have a ton of pending free brokers, that doesn’t imply that they don’t nonetheless have a ton of labor to do. How about this for a purchasing listing: right-handed energy, a second top-of-the-rotation starter, a primary baseman, and a second baseman. (Jon Lyons, WEEI)
Hey look, right here’s a right-handed energy hitter: Pete Alonso, previously of the New York Mets. However whereas Alonso suits an apparent want, the Sox aren’t the one workforce who may use him. The Astros, Yankees, Giants, Mariners, and Rangers are all thought-about sturdy potential suits for the Polar Bear. (Jon Heyman, New York Post)
Frankly, each the protection and the offense want shoring up. Whereas the general offensive numbers seemed sturdy, the Sox employed a proverbial feast-or-famine lineup, scoring 10 or extra runs in 21 of their 89 wins. And whereas the Sox had a number of gamers who displayed nice particular person protection (Ceddanne Rafaela, Alex Bregman, Wilyer Abreu, Carlos Narvaez, and, till the throwing points crept up, Trevor Story) they nonetheless someway led the league in errors with 116. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
And right here’s one thing else that might use some shoring up: not being an asshole on-line. Cam Shlittler’s household was reportedly the thing of fairly a little bit of social media harassment within the days surrounding his Sport 3 masterpiece in opposition to the Sox. (Brendan Kuty, The Athletic)
