Why Aren’t The Red Sox SPENDING!? Time To PANIC??

[@williambundy4255]

It's like they knew they had no chance at Soto so they threw 700mm at him to "show" the fan base they were serious but internally they knew all along they weren't spending

[@bobbysmac1009]

right on.

[@hermitrob5481]

Been saying that all along

[@ErikHeimdallr]

Bingo.

[@alfredbaroni2133]

Thank God we didn't,,, after 2 or 3 years he will be league average why you ask??? Not hungary

[@VenomTwisted]

I mean every player evaluation is different. What you think a player is worthy varies depending on multiple factors. They probably have a budget in their mind about each player on the market and just don’t want to go over that. Not that they “have $700 mill to play with”

[@matthewreese2483]

If They believe Crochet is "the guy" then why not, at the very least, sign him to a long-term extension given the fact that pitching is at such a premium?

[@redseatradio]

Yeah an extension would be big

[@nickuber2573]

Breslow said they are not in a rush to extend him. Not happening.

[@traci635]

I'm hoping they are delaying extending Crochet until they fill out the lineup THEN talk extending him

[@tommcintyre8391]

@@nickuber2573 I think they may just want to be a little more sure of what they have, given that Crochet's track record is so short. Hopefully he's as good as advertised, and they make him a great extension offer 1 year from now that he accepts.

[@markbailly8627]

​​@@nickuber2573I don't understand that philosophy. If this is the guy you identified as your ace and gave up 4 prospects for him and two are in the top 100 prospects, then why not sign him immediately. It's more of the cost control BS, yet you have a 26 year old future star. Wait a year and it will cost them more and they run the risk of Crochet saying no thanks, I'll take my chances in a year in free agency. I can't imagine he's looking for the giant contract that Fried , Snell or Burnes commands. I hate to say it, but it seems like more John Henry cheapass BS. Pay the guy and go on to the next free agent or trade you've identified. You have plenty of money available John.

[@ryanadams1549]

Not just a lack of spending. A lack of spending in a crazy good free agent year, with tons of amazing players they could have signed.

[@redseatradio]

But my point is couldn’t they still make a lot of people happy signing some of the free agents left on the board?

[@mannydaprofit2869]

Burnes , Hernandez would complete it

[@forgottenpath5919]

It's crazy that they haven't inked Teo to a 3-year deal by now. He wants to play here. He's a good fit. What's the problem?

[@CHman712]

​@@forgottenpath5919money as usual.

[@alfredbaroni2133]

​@@forgottenpath5919and then what do we do with all that burgeoning outfield talent??? Trade it away for penny's on the dollar,,, just asking for a friend lol

[@nickuber2573]

Its becoming embarrassing to be a sox fan

[@Robin-i9u]

Couldnt agree more they look like idiots losing out on every good free agent..or just not making an offer or competitive one

[@plev10]

What does John Henry have in common with a bird? They both say "cheap cheap cheap!!!"

[@garygagnon4637]

😂😂😂😂

[@danbartolini27]

They're willing to go $700m and 14 years last week but they won't go 5 years now ? It's all smoke

[@ScottD768]

No, they knew they were going to be out bid by one of the New York teams or the Dodgers. Certainly by Steve Cohen! It was just that same ol' smoke and mirrors BS. If they were willing to spend that they could have went out and signed Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and T, Hernandez for that much or less. They would have had one of the best rotations in baseball. It would have been that easy. But they won't because they lie continuously and fans keep showing up. Corbin Burnes is sitting there for the taking and nothing. He is the best one on the market ( better than Snell and Fried). They'll go out and get wash ups and bargain basement players. Why? Because they don't care about us or putting the best team out on the field. They care only about their bottom line. But shame on us for knowing it and buying any tickets, merchandise and whatever else. You want change. DON'T buy anything. Dry them up. Then they'll either spend or sell. Sell would be the best option. Breslow he's nothing more than one of their tools. He's a lame duck.

[@ScottD768]

They were never going to spend $700 m. They knew either the NYY, NYM or Dodgers were going out bid them. Certainly Steve Cohen! If they were serious they could have signed Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and T. Hernandez for the same amount or maybe even less. They would have had one of the best rotations in baseball. Corbin Burnes and Hernandez are still there for the taking but it's not going to happen. Why? Because they don't care about us. DON'T buy anything from them. Tickets, merchandise, etc. NOTHING! Make them spend or sell. If you continue to go to games and buy their stuff it will never change. Period!

[@kevinw.3330]

Today redsox poll, what will happen first: John Henry spends money.. Hell freezes over. Biden walks on Mars.

[@ErikHeimdallr]

Biden walks on Mars, which is my choice.

[@tomknowlton]

Biden walks on mars

[@ScottD768]

I'm going with option 2

[@ScottD768]

​@@tomknowltonBiden is already out in space. I say # 2

[@Aaliyahdaniels1212]

Hell freezes over or Biden walks on Mars

[@rickde40]

right now they have added chapman, but are no longer paying kenry, piveta, o'neil or martin. So far their payroll is gonna be way less than last year

[@redseatradio]

Yeah it is

[@Sully-ClassicCovers]

The Red Sox don’t care one bit what the fans think about their money. People will still pay for crappy baseball.

[@ScottD768]

Fact. Stop buying tickets and merchandise. Dry them up until they spend or sell. Sell being the most favorable option.

[@electrobat1401]

One show host explained it a bit that it comes in waves. It goes from spending to trade back to spending and so on and now we're in the trade part of the offseason til the prices get to steep

[@shorsbigmouth]

John Henry LAUGHS his wrinkled ass off at loyal Red Sox fans...no matter how crappy the product, we continue to eat it up. He is more interested in the racing team, the soccer team, the hockey team, the pickleball team, the mahjong team, the ......

[@dexterjankaren]

I would be happy with Teoscar and a premium bullpen arm. I also wonder if we can trade batting prospects for pitching prospects.

[@James-tk4sc]

So I see your point to a point but the problem is that you're forgetting that this is what happened last year!! This red Sox management has a track record of being cheap so rightly so this year when we see that tendency start to happen again,, the PTSD kicks in and we know that most likely there gonna do the penny pinching thing while the Yankees get stronger by the day!!

[@rawnoyze8763]

You made a very good point. Almost every player is asking for long deals. From a business standpoint, its not very enticing. From a fan standpoint, it sucks to see the stalling, rumors, and the potential disappointment.

[@rawnoyze8763]

I also want add: they need to sign a top tier right handed starter and bat. If they don't, they have failed this off season

[@markmccarthy7887]

I hate blowing my own horn but this is exactly what I predicted and expected. Had the crochet trade clocked from the jump…long contracts scare these guys clearly….Crochet to me over any other available starter because of age and just pure talent and stuff…they will field a very good team 2025 ..how they do that is still ambiguous at best

[@Versatilty]

I think there's a couple possible trades that are holding up free agency right now. I think the Sox should go get the high upside on Buehler and get Teoscar on 3ish year deals and call it an off season

[@redseatradio]

You think? Who would the names be though? Is Luis Castillo really holding up Burnes from signing? Is Arenado really holding off Bregman from signing?

[@TylerOBrien7719]

I honestly wish contract formats were different. I think demand is getting wild and crazy now a days. Contracts are getting 10-15 years and near billion. Combo of NBA, NHL and NFL get it right. As far of their contracts structure

[@TBest007]

I think we're done adding to the starting rotation. A closer and right handed bat are a must.

[@jaredkalif2549]

Ricky henderson died today at the age of 65

[@PaulGiacherio-u6h]

Don't need more pitching as much as we need a couple hitters , right now

[@Erik_Peterson42]

Full Throttle!

[@brentbell7235]

I’ve been thinking about the bullpen. We had stability for a couple of years with Martin and Jansen. Presumably Chapman and Hendricks backfill them. However they are both under contract for just this year. With the Sox core entering a window where they will contend having some backend bullpen stability is desirable. I think the Sox should prioritize Tanner Scott for four years ($56-$60 million). Doing so gives the young guys such as Slaten, Guerrero, Kelly time to develop into solid backend pieces. As for the starting rotation I would be perfectly fine with a Buehler or Luzardo (if the medical reports check out). The Sox do not need to spend outrageously, just selectively in the right places to fill gaps.

[@redseatradio]

Yeah I think Scott would be fantastic i just dont know that they sign any reliever to a long term deal

[@thrawn5k]

Spend outrageously? They signed a 36 year old closer with baggage. And that's it. The haven't spent at all. They cry poor.

[@brentbell7235]

@ I know they have not spent. When I say outrageously I do not think they have to spend $240 million for Burnes for an 8 year contract that has a very high probability of being a millstone around the neck in the later years. So go mid-tier get a Buehler, or a Luzardo…on a shorter term deal that gives mid rotation performance as a floor with some upside. Spend the money on a solid reliever such as Scott and a righty bat such as Teoscar who I’ve read is talking 3 years at around $20 million per year.

[@jameshokans3834]

I feel the same way and have been for awhile. I want to great right handed closer in Fenway. Tanner Scott could be the reincarnation of Sparky Lyle. But we need another Lee Smith to get the last outs.

[@jameshokans3834]

@@redseatradioI suppose. But over the years the Sox have gotten 3-4 years out of their careers if we get them around their early 30s . We got lucky with Jansen. Time to go younger and give them the respect with decent money.

[@bobmessier5215]

Corbin, I agree with your assessment. The prices of premium players have skyrocketed over the last couple of years. Armchair fans are not MLB GM's or owners shelling out millions. Very few players are worth the truckload of time and money that they think they are worth. Small market teams do not win championships, but they are rewarded and learn to survive with small payrolls, by the large market clubs that go over the tax threshold. It's not Monopoly money, though. It's a business. LOL

[@Kevin_Kim13]

7pm est = 9 am here lol I'll be there with some strawberries for breakfast

[@traci635]

I think you are spot on Corbin! No one is rushing to sign these free agents and I think teams are waiting the market out, which is a smart business decision. Remember the Big 4 from last year? I see a repeat. I see the Sox testing the trade market over the free agent over pay route.... I will miss the "live" or most of it....I have Gym after work.....😮

[@laff000]

I think that part of this is that we haven't had the guys that we signed in the past healthy. A number of guys over the last 4 years have sat out the season due to injury. These guys should be on the field this year. We also have a number of top rated prospects who can contribute if called upon. If these guys are healthy and play to their potential there's no reason why we shouldn't be in the playoffs.

[@The300Show]

Is it not a possibility that the Red Sox (and just about everyone else) are waiting for the market to cool down a bit before making any other moves? These teams that are spending insane money are going to wind up regretting it and many of them do not have the farm system to supplement their own major league rosters. The Red Sox do have the farm to build from within even if they lack crazy pitching depth within the upper minor league roster. That being said, do I think they should continue to not spend money that they very clearly have? No, I think they should be making deals with players, but I think giving a guy (especially a pitcher) that is 30+ a longer high money deal has the potential to cost them in the long run. Think about the last guy they gave a contract to like that. That contract was a 7-year $217 million deal to David Price and they were comfortable packaging him with Mookie to the Dodgers which ruined Mookie's value. Do we really want to go through all of that BS again? It is definitely frustrating to watch the relative inaction. I do think the Red Sox are approaching this from the right angle. Hold out and see what happens with Burnes to see if you can land him on a shorter-term higher AAV deal and if you can't pivot to Buehler or someone like him that has decent upside who will command less years and money. Take it easy guys. I know it isn't easy with how things have gone, but I do think patience is the right decision.

[@prodigyheat9578]

I expect the next starting pitching signing to be resigning Pivetta. I don’t see them spending a lot this offseason especially on pitching which Henry said he doesn’t like to spend on picthers. I do see at least one decent position signing though

[@redseatradio]

Idk I think they’ll look at Buehler, Flaherty or another trade before Pivetta and I will say that was also speculated which is interesting cause they offer 7 years to fried

[@michaellalli7693]

What started out so promising with talk of Soto possibly signing in Boston, then Snell signs, we lost out on Max Fried, traded for Crochet, now left in Limbo awaiting the next impact addition. My expectations have dropped significantly, unless we hear of new developments in trades or free agency.

[@JackBarrugon]

I do think they need to speed up, but then I think, 'well, who else has made more than 1 or 2 key signings?' It feels like the whole market is slow, it's not necessarily a Sox problem. Yet.

[@petergarcia6645]

It's not time to panic yet however I'd like them to fill team needs soon. Another starter, right handed power hitter and a closer is still needed and I'm thinking they will eventually fill these holes but like everyone else it is very hard to be patient. I agree with your thoughts as usual 👍⚾

[@redseatradio]

Yeah i think the problem is we just dont deserve to have patience right now. Fans are demanding retribution for the crap over the last couple of years, but this is as much a game for the players as it is the team

[@aneler.611]

If I am the owner of an MLB team, I will agree with you, spend the money wisely.

[@RaymondShaneAndarowski-xu3wq]

I'm not getting the position players unless Bregman is being added and Mayer traded along with Abreu. Still a Wong Casas Grissom Bregman Story Campbell Duran Anthony still leaves Abreu Mayer blocked and Rafaela as a super utility player. If Burnes is added it makes sense. Burnes Crochet Houck Bello Kutter with Giolti Fitts Priester Dobbins and Perales as depth or Long Relief in the BP. IMHO Buehler fits. Abreu Kutter and Grissom can be moved for a Bubba Chandler Ashcroft Mueth and a top position player. Mayer can take over at 3B or 2B by June 15th or Campbell plays 2B moving Rafaela back to CF. It seems like Teel may have been the truest move. Soxsend Mayer and the team just waits until he is ready and Wong gets a Utilty role. I really want a Snelling White, Painter McFarlane Chandler Mueth or a Sheenan May. Sheeran is a great 5 SP. He had a 3 possibly 2 SP ceiling. May can go to the BP and dominate and LAD get a GG RF with 20HR pop at the end of their lineup. Who would complain if Boston comes out of this with a Crochet Houck Buehler Bello Chandler rotation with Giolito returning in June. A BP where Liam Whitlock Hoffman Chapman Slaten Guerro and Fulmer or Fitts. Honestly, the offense looks great. If Boston could move Kutter for Montcastle and Bastillo... it works. Montcastle Refsyder Navarro and ? Is a solid Bench.

[@MoJoLeBowsKi]

Funny thing is this video could of been played any of the last 3-4 off season and now you can save it to play next off season. The lack of urgency isn't new this off season and that's the problem, that's what should worry everyone. But hey I'm just being negative.

[@wesapril4591]

Interest kings!!!!!!

[@erichastings951]

Do you think like last year they’re trying to have a younger core of players and sign them to extensions? Which maybe be their hesitation of signing high money players.

[@user-surly]

Just like last offseason... they're only going to TALK about spending to toy with Red Sox fans.

[@redseatradio]

for what gain though?

[@justin-ux3pk]

⁠​⁠@@redseatradio To sell season tickets. Last offseason the front office infamously claimed they were going “full throttle” and then within a couple days of season ticket sales closing they announced a self imposed salary cap that fell well below the luxury tax threshold. John Henry is also embarrassed and humiliated about being a cheapskate, as he should be, so he’s doing his best to act like they want to spend when he knows damn well they have no interest. They threw mediocre offers that they knew weren’t going to win at ohtani and Soto so they can say “well we tried”. They got booed at winter weekend last year because the fans are fed up with their BS and now they replaced winter weekend and aren’t even going to face the fans because they know how lousy of an ownership they are.

[@user-surly]

From whose perspective? Business owners- including businesses that happen to be sports franchises- tend to see gain/loss in terms of dollars more than any winning percentage. If they can present a sufficiently convincing illusion of commitment to giving the fan base a winner to keep ticket, merchandise, and media sales profitable they won't have to actually spend the cash which they can pocket. Sox ownership is banking on fan loyalty to be strong enough where stinginess is not going to be sufficiently punished. If mediocrity proves profitable then that's what we're going to get. Paying top dollar for talent is itself a gamble.

[@RickBrn2]

I agree with what the Sox may be trying to do, however I think the problem is that they either wait too long (Making offer to Snell) or they some in low and get out bid (Fried to Yankees). At some point I think Sox fans want them to be aggressive and say hey here you go we are slightly overpaying come here before other teams do that. Waiting and Underbidding is what they have had the last 3 years and is continuing on this year. We still have a month to go and hopefully they bring in some top tier talent either via trade or FA or we may see them spend some money on players like Wilson and Chapman and trades for depth positions. The Sox should be in prove it to the fans mode right now and not lets hold off until we get a price we like mode. Still think anyone they get will be a surprise and not anyone who we have heard rumors on, so who knows what they are going to do. Thank you for keeping us updated. And let us know when the you and Robbie Hyde video will be happening. I heard on his video that he wants to do one with you.

[@JoeSoto-e6i]

No I blame them all they're all lying through their teeth. I was able to deal with last year because a lot of teams were afraid to spend that's why all the free agents sign so late but this year I mean Jesus Christ how many players are they going to watch the Yankees get

[@MythraxMusic]

Looking forward to some new moves. Last time you posted a worried video about the sox not doing anything, we signed Crochet that same day so let's hope that trend continues lol

[@redseatradio]

that would objectively be hilarious

[@mannydaprofit2869]

Crochette is not gonna be enough . One more pitcher would solidify this rotation.

[@lionelgardiner4408]

Well one point I would like to make is this.. The sox were never even close on Soto. It's one thing to be within 10-20 mil however as you said the contract that bought him with incentives could be worth 800 mil. FSG laid out the 700 mil offer knowing very well Soto would go for far more, they made a big deal over sending Pappi to talk to Soto, the dominican pipeline blah blah blah. It comes down to the fact that FSG was never going to go as high as the mets did. Crochet .. fantastic.. at least they've done that much. I do think your right Corbin FSG is going to sit back and see where this market transition's from the players in question basically naming their own price to "damn I better sign somewhere soon". It's either that or they are going to go for more mid market talent. My guess is.. they run with the rotation they have and make a play to get a respectable 2nd basemen.

[@dkshdw2004]

I really don't mind it. I don't want them to over pay. Plus not everyone wants to play in Boston. Even for Crochet, they overpaid but as long as they sign him to an extension, I'll be ok.

[@justin-ux3pk]

You say this like they’re a poor franchise. The Red Sox are one of the most valuable franchises in all of sports, let alone baseball and are in one of the biggest markets. The A’s have spent more money than we will this offseason. John Henry should be embarrassed with himself and tbh he probably is considering he doesn’t dare to even show his face in public and address the fans anymore.

[@traci635]

​​@@justin-ux3pkthe A's are being forced to spend or the players union will file a grievance on them....trust me, Fisher hates spending....just be patient and let the market play out!

[@Michael-ob5ly]

Lol why don't you want them to overpay? Very kind of you to look after John Henry's fortune like that. I guess you're okay with a .500 or sub .500 team that plays it's last game of the season in September year after year. Many fans are not however.

[@dkshdw2004]

@@Michael-ob5ly @justin-ux3pk All I'm saying is, you can't keep chasing players. I know not resigning and trading Betts was a HUGE MISTAKE, but do you think paying Soto $850~$900M is a good idea for the Sox?!? I rather have them pick up a bunch of good players and have a good, solid team than spend ALL their money on 1 or 2 players...

[@robinfowler9477]

do the red Sox *have* to pay? i do not see a lot of Sox games now that im in SC, but Fenway is so easy to get to is it not always pretty much sold out?

[@kevindecoteau3186]

could it be they don't like spending because hard times are coming. Although patience is often the key.

[@jasonchampagne8958]

Lol😂 we are 1 million percent not signing Burns. It's most likely Toronto or SF

[@jk11463]

I’m not really concerned if the Red Sox don’t sign burnes, bregman or teoscar Hernandez. As long as they’re in on them, that’s good enough for me.

[@RalphRomano-l5u]

However the overriding trend in the industry of late has been to pay plyrs to their 38-39-40 year old status in order to 1. Sign the plyr and 2. Lessen the cap hit by spreading out the years ( See Judge Soto Fried) so if you try to wait out the market for a plyrs price to come down you run the risk of losing the plyr - furthermore in order to get Sox fans back on board and increase ticket sales it would behoove them to sign a plyr

[@edwinr.6494]

Bro the 20+ teams arent spending like that either.. lets not panic yet...

[@rmcintire1087]

I am afraid of someone else that "doesn't need them" coming in and paying them again just a little more. At some point almost every contract is paying to production that has gone down. You rarely pay a player and get the entire value back, but you look at playoff teams this past year and almost all of them were tops in budgets. You have to spend money to win. Great players cost money.

[@sixandup939]

This is driving me crazy. Maybe Cohen wants another team.

[@mp2hungree]

None of the free agents available are worth what they asking. Players being outrages and unrealistic.

[@atgn70]

We might not see any movement on Burnes until mid January when the sasaki decision has been made...In the Red Sox case,,if they don't land sasaki,the pieces in trades may change...This affects our pursuit of Teoscar as well.

[@RedSox670]

Only 5 free agents have came off

[@dennissedg7627]

I hope the red sox do something I have been very disappointed so far. I think they need to do 3 signings 2 pitchers and a right-handed bat. If not will not follow the sox this year.

[@redseatradio]

Even with Crochet you still think they need 2 other starters? No I think 1 more starter a bullpen arm and a bat is plenty here

[@danbartolini27]

Why? Because they never intended too. It's last winter all over again "we tried but we got out bid " its amazing to me that they would try it again after the heat they got last year

[@bryandean5563]

I think another reason the pitching market has stalled is because there's a HUGE right handed free agent still out there in Roki Sasaki. I feel like a lot of teams are holding out on these other older and more expensive free agents for a chance at Sasaki. If we think we have a chance at Sasaki, why wouldn't we go after him instead of Burnes?

[@distractionsinthewind9976]

You have done it again! Rational thinking about Redsox!👏 Perfectly timed video! Thanks Corbin! Breslow said he's looking for righty bat and more depth pitching. My expectation are guys like Hernandez or Santander (3 yrs/options) and Buehler or Flaherty (2-3 yrs/options). They trade Yoshida (eat portion of contract) for bullpen depth or defense type catching.

[@atgn70]

Fyi Corbin Burmes just turned 30 and if given a 7 year deal he will be 36 years old in his final year. And btw,he was lights out from september on and got his velocity back. And had more movement on his sweeper too. If it were me Id be giving him 7/231 with incentives for an 8th year if 7th year is lights out and hes healthy. Thats 33 per..If the guy is Burnes.

[@robertkoehler3948]

In his pockets

[@tomknowlton]

Just sign Corbin . It’s not that hard

[@stevenshore5126]

If they want a pitcher, make a deal for Lazardo or one of the Ms YOUNG arms. Trade for Arenado, move Devers to DH, and include Yoshida and half of his contract in a deal. You have Abreu, Duran, and Anthony in the OF with Raffaele as well. Meyer is trade bait now

[@alesitercrimson24]

Bunch of guys left. Give it time

[@jasonhammertime3571]

This team is so risk averse! The Price and Sale deals have doomed this team for the next decade.

[@garysengle280]

There is a lot of talk of moving Devers to Second base. Didn't Boston just trade for Grissom to be the normal second baseman? Is he being relegated to the bench? With all the trade rumors the rebuilt prospect list is being cleaned out.

[@ErikHeimdallr]

The Sox need another SP, Middle Relief, a Closer, and RH power bat. At this moment, it doesn't look too good. John Henry needs to stop trying to act like the Rays.

[@tommcintyre8391]

I believe they definitely have an aversion to overspending. In particular they don't like adding too many years, and end up with some "dead weight" clogging up their roster. You might say that when the Price is so high, they're afraid to close the Sale because they don't want to get Burned again. Which is why they should sign Flaherty now, because you can't make an ominous pun with his name. :) No, the real reason they should sign Flaherty now is his market is probably lower than it will be after Burnes signs, and we know they aren't really willing to pay what Burnes ought to get. Of course Flaherty would not want to sign now, for the same reason. But maybe impatience and uncertainty will make it hard for Flaherty to turn down a good offer. I suspect many teams want to stall until the signing period for Roki Sasaki opens next month, if they really only have space for one more starter. Why spend big on Burnes or the other guys when you can have Sasaki for cheap? Regardless, maybe the Red Sox just need to talk Burnes into a contract with lots of opt outs and performance-based incentives, to both reduce their risk exposure and give Burnes the total he wants to reach. Or maybe they really are just in it for show. In which case, quit the pretense, stop pursuing Burnes, and go after Flaherty with a shorter-term contract offer.

[@separatepeace2432]

The owners and GMs aren’t the problem. The problem is the FA signing period is too long.

[@redseatradio]

yeah I think in baseball specifically we see these flurry moves for a week then nothing and it feels like the sky is falling but there is still what basically 2 months until spring training

[@kennethparent8544]

But I totally agree with what you are saying Corbin

[@jackm4457]

The contracts given to the elite Free Agents just don't make any sense to a team like the Red Sox that are highly immersed in the analytial approach. Watch, instead, what deals they make with the second-tier free agents. Although it is frustrating to see the "super-studs" go elsewhere, in the long run, I trust in the more conservative approach. If a large, long-term contract, goes bad, then the Sox are not in a position to recover, like the Mets or Dodgers.

[@remaracs6283]

I don’t like most of the free agents they’ve been linked to. I don’t think it really helps them. Locking up Bregman to play 2B when you have Campbell ready to go seems silly to me. Locking up Teoscar when you have Anthony ready to go seems silly to me. Buehler is not an upgrade over Kutter Crawford (he might be but he’s so damn risky). If we got burnes he absolutely would be. I think that’s the guy, when Sasaki goes to the dodgers, Red Sox should lock up, unless they think they can make a Jared jones deal and think he has another level to go, having an ace 5 years of control at 22 is so much better than paying 35x8 for Burnes at 30 imo. I would look to do what the Yankees just did with bellinger and acquire high salaried players from mid market teams looking to shed payroll. Less of a years commitment and shouldn’t cost you much

[@larrysnocableguy8317]

It's the Red Sox should we be surprised? And yes it's time to panic ownership is awful

[@alesitercrimson24]

You don't know baseball. Couch GM

[@larrysnocableguy8317]

@alesitercrimson24 feel better?

[@TheErnesto0419]

You can't believe anything they said it's all noise. We have become a small market and it's crazy

[@damianwestcott8885]

Boston are tight ass’s ..! Most frustrating club

[@martinbressette4207]

Asses.

[@fanstream]

I'd rather the Sox sign Sasaki over Burnes. He throws over 100 MPH and has the best splitter in the world. But I believe Sasaki wants to play in the West --- LA, SF or San Diego.

[@cherylmanfra1832]

lol Cody B 262 18 HR 78 RBI ‘s ops in 700 !! They Yankees can have him

[@carlos9231]

History repeats itself

[@hermitrob5481]

Fake Soto offer you mean? They knew who was winning that bidding process

[@mannydaprofit2869]

Yankees improving and we here twiddling our fingers lol 😂

[@erichastings951]

I have an outside the box idea that could prove very beneficial. Let’s say we trade Casas, Abreu, and a prospect for miller or woo. An overpay for sure. What if we platooned 1B and taught Yoshida first base while signing Goldschmidt? .839 ops vs LHP Paul Goldschmidt 2024, Yoshida .832 ops vs RHP. Hell if Scott Hatteberg can be a serviceable 1B why can’t Yoshida ? Is this too money ball? Plus it’d free up signing Guerrero in the offseason to play 1B and switch Devers to DH.contingent on signing Bremen as well. in a vaccume this may work. Thoughts?

[@ErikHeimdallr]

No.

[@bobbysmac1009]

It's about creating revenue. competing every few years is the new norm. sox are a cash cow, and making it as profitable as possible is JH's decision. winning will become fashionable once again when revenue drops. It's a business decision, JH is a business man.

[@davidbosworth4751]

a bunch of other teams are overspending.

[@james-dt4ei]

Redsox are done f this offseason. I told u all. Watch. Everyone else getting better we are getting worse fr. One pitcher lmao o wow that’s huge . They could have gotten 3 of the best starters two great bats on position player two relief pitchers for 700 million and been in great shape. Stop buying tickets fr let all of us fans get together and stop supporting them until they do something

[@MlowellGoat]

The Sox are taking a data driven approach. If they haven’t signed the person, it’s gotta be because their models do not project that player’s value to be in the ballpark of what they are asking for. They just hired Taylor Smith, former director of predictive modeling for the Rays, as Assistant GM and Kyle Boddy, data driven player development founder of Driveline baseball, as a special consultant. Moneyball 2.0 is happening right now with machine learning and this is why the Sox are not spending big and bolstering their minor league system. I get the typical fan frustration of our big market club not spending but I think the Sox are taking an unwavering data driven approach. These deals as you just said, pretty much do not make sense. I don’t think we can criticize the Sox too much for not making deals that do not make sense

[@derricklavoie2513]

Luxury or not, Burnes would make our SP a top tier starting 5 in my eyes with what we have right now. In my eyes

[@redseatradio]

Oh for sure

[@justin-ux3pk]

You’re missing one key thing here, John Henry doesn’t care if we have a top 5 starting 5 or the worst starting 5 in baseball. All he cares about is being top 5 in profit.

[@derricklavoie2513]

@ I’m not gonna disagree with that. The results are in the pudding

[@paulscott6998]

I’d be open to trading Anthony for a young hardthrowing SP. Why wait until a guy is 29-30 and pay for years up until 40? Henry is definitely right. It doesn’t equate to sound business practice. But, when you have prospects like the Red Sox do, you go to a Pittsburgh or Seattle and make a trade. And when you’re talking about pitching, I do that Anthony trade EVERY time. If you pair Jones of Pittsburgh and Crochet along with Houck and Bello, that’s a young, dynamic staff that could mature all at once. I’m not in love with prospects. Especially hitters. I value pitching and defense, and when you need power or obp and speed, you go and get that guy in FA. Red Sox absolutely need to develop their own pitching. This is why they got Bailey and made Breslow the defacto GM. I like Burnes, but no way is he getting an 8 year contract from Henry. And this is why I respect Henry. The fans are just impatient. It is what it is. Everyone should be open to a win win type of trade. Why not? This having to win every trade just leads to paralysis. There’s still an unanswered question of whether Mayer will play 3B. Someone said he might be willing to play 2B. Better find out. I hate hearing RS front office being timid or scared to ask questions. Afraid they might upset some kids agent. Who cares? I wouldn’t apologize for asking the question. Hell, I wouldn’t object to TELLING an agent where his client will play. If he objects, you tell him he could languish down on the farm for awhile or take a trade to Miami or Las Vegas.

[@martinbressette4207]

They loved Andrew Benintendi. Will Anthony be the same. Benny only had one great year.

[@slyden5177]

weary != wary

[@bob92864]

I'm actually fed up with this cheap ass team. Absolutely disgusted with the Sox. Last 5 years have been very disappointing. I'm sick and tired of the same **** year after year.. Other teams have already addressed their issues as the Sox start pulling their dumper diving stints... Sorry Corbin...just fed up and venting.. ugghhhhhh

[@IsraelMelendez-w6p]

Sox are sitting on their hands, everyone else is adding to there team except for the Sox. What happened to adding another power bat and help to the bull pen. Lots of hot air.

[@dennisszantyr7636]

I think we need to be a little patient. I dont care if they spend the FA money or have trades they are working on. As long as the team is better in the end that's what counts. Time to let them do what they see as best. We have no control so just be patient. That's what I'm going to do and in time we will see one way or another.

[@redseatradio]

Yeah it feels like the sky is falling but in reality there is still basically 2 months left in this free agency period

[@alfredbaroni2133]

The Sox Really don't need anything but short term stop gap type contracts .. they have a ton talent already that needs to be locked up. Save the loot!!!!

[@martinbressette4207]

You can only spend big if you win the negotiation and guys sign here. If Burnes goes elsewhere (he's from California) and they go for the next tier (say Buehler for two and an option, ~$30 mil), then they very well could end up spending less than $150 mil on another starter, righty bat and reliever in free agency. Doesn't mean that they aren't spending or making quality additions, just not multiple really long deals for big totals. Buehler for that plus Teoscar Hernandez or Santander for 3-4 plus a reliever and I'd be pretty happy. 13:22

[@danbartolini27]

Look at what they did they got out bid on Fried and Snell moves they really needed to make and went supposedly all in on Soto a great player they really don't need when it comes down to it. And then let themselves get out bid. Because they knew Soto was never coming here

[@TylerOBrien7719]

I know its easier said and done but offering 15yrs 700 million to soto and missing. You have funds to snag quality guys like Burns Teoscar and santander as a whole.

[@Watch.Ur_Step]

exactly..... fans don't care about who they whiffed on.

[@alesitercrimson24]

The fans are always angry. Even after they gave Devers got that deal they still didn't get any credit

[@UESide]

We have the #1 prospect locked and loaded.

[@markdecarolis8714]

Henry is NOT doing business with Boris free agents...!?

[@redseatradio]

Idk from what we have seen their interest leaning towards it feels like mostly Boras guys, but we will see

[@paulscott6998]

I don’t want Henry paying long term contracts. These guys are not going to get them. They play that long and their defense and speed deteriorates. Boras pisses me off. Don’t do business with him. Bring these long term contracts down. Yankees are going to learn. They sign Fried and Bellinger up in their 30’s. I think having prospects and being patient is the way to go. In decades past you always had RH bats. Why are there so many LH bats now? Something right there is weird. So, the million dollar question….can Mayer play 3B? I remember Xander played 3B to get to the majors.

[@angelpedroza3824]

The money they want to spend on Soto was just a way to put pressure on the Yankees so they can spend a lot of money in one player, every knows the Red Sox won’t spend that much money, because if they want to spend they already will sign somebody else so that’s a bull!!!! Hope I’m wrong!!

[@kb3905enquiringmind]

I say sign Roki Sasaki and put some $ down on a legit RH hitter. I guess I like Teoscar Hernandez over Bregman and Santander, but any one of these three, I would be happy with... BUT, until they actually sign a decent free agent, I will assume it's the same old story; the Red Sox will end up "being interested" in some FA's only to "lose out" in the end and sign a few guys off the junk pile. I've been burned too many times before to fall for the same old thing again. I hope I'm surprised. I will admit I was happy with them getting Crochet.