Based on how much the Tweets, X's, and general overall "speculation" on how much the Sox are in on any given FA or trade target... and that the Sox's moves so far have been kept fairly under wraps until they have actually happened, I'm really starting to get the sense that we're being fed what the agents want us to hear and not what is actually happening. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if guys like Boras are trying to rile up the fans to force the Sox FO to make a move that they don't necessarily want to make. While some of us may not be on-board with the Sox FO strategy, I'm not going to get riled up because they've supposedly missed out on the FA du jour.
I don't believe that the Sox are going to overpay. especially in years, this off-season. But I wouldn't be the least bit surprised that they're working on some trades to make the pitching and, hopefully, defense better.
They can plug any five of six starters in the rotation with three that can be easily moved to the bullpen in Houck, Whitlock, and Pivetta if they do pick someone up that's better. Since I suspect that trades are going to be the basis for an upgrade, the deadline is really the end of March. Patience might be the best watchword at this point.
I don't believe that the Sox are going to overpay. especially in years, this off-season. But I wouldn't be the least bit surprised that they're working on some trades to make the pitching and, hopefully, defense better.
They can plug any five of six starters in the rotation with three that can be easily moved to the bullpen in Houck, Whitlock, and Pivetta if they do pick someone up that's better. Since I suspect that trades are going to be the basis for an upgrade, the deadline is really the end of March. Patience might be the best watchword at this point.