Can the Boston Red Sox save the offseason with a two-spinner in the final days of the offseason?Red Sox baseball manager Craig Breslow remains interested in adding a hitter with positional versatility and a hitting right-handed bat.Both of those needs could be filled at the top of the market, and it’s an industry-wide belief that the Red Sox will have to make a big move at some point this winter..andquot;And again, underestimating (super agent Scott Boras) is dangerous, especially since many clubs, especially the Cubs,
Giants, Blue Jays and Angels, still seem to be able to spend big,andquot; The Athleticand#039;s Ken Rosenthal wrote Thursday. andquot; There may also be a surprise team or two lurking (Red Sox, hello?). So it is entirely possible that the Boras Five and the sixth outstanding free agent Jorge Soler (represented by Dan Lozano) will be handsomely paid.andquot;.Andquot;Boras Fiveandquot; refers to outfielder Cody Bellinger, third baseman Matt Chapman,
southpaws Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery and designated hitter J.D. to Martinez..Of all the names mentioned above, Montgomery and Soler seem to make the most sense for the Red Sox. Snell would also be a significant upgrade, but he has an offer attached to it. Breslow was confident the team’s future wins would pay off this offseason, and losing a top pick fits that mold.If Boras lasts as long as possible, the Red Sox have a chance to land Montgomery’s contract and return to greater prominence without giving up draft compensation, opportunities or franchise adjustment money..Soler would also be a good fit,
but his role isn’t nearly as effective as a starter because of the team’s overall player compared to their offensive passing line.Until Montgomery is signed, the hope is that Red Sox management will come to their senses and revamp their roster..Scott Neville covers the Boston Red Sox for Sports Illustrated and the new page andquot;Inside The Red Sox.andquot; He joined the NESN team after graduating from Merrimack College in 2021..
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