So, the Red Sox have quite a lot of money tied up in their starters, most of whom performed pretty terribly in 2019. What is our prognosis? Unfortunate perfect storm of a bunch of collective down years? Or, a foreshadowing of dark days to come?
Chris Sale : 5 year, $145 million contract starting in 2020 : Pretty forgettable performance for the season, with certainly a few highlights. Not having off-season surgery to address the inflammation. Will the early shut down and rest be enough to get him back to form?
David Price : His season wasn't all that terrible until early August, or so, before that wrist issue came up (and again in September). Similar question as for Sale. Do we expect a decent bounce back next year?
Nate Eovoldi : Like the others, had injury problems during the season (elbow). I didn't think his 4 year, $68 million contract before this season (now 3 years left) was too much of a gamble at the time. At only 29, you wouldn't think he'd be washed up at this point, but there seems to be a little less reason to be optimistic after this past season. Thoughts?
Chris Sale : 5 year, $145 million contract starting in 2020 : Pretty forgettable performance for the season, with certainly a few highlights. Not having off-season surgery to address the inflammation. Will the early shut down and rest be enough to get him back to form?
David Price : His season wasn't all that terrible until early August, or so, before that wrist issue came up (and again in September). Similar question as for Sale. Do we expect a decent bounce back next year?
Nate Eovoldi : Like the others, had injury problems during the season (elbow). I didn't think his 4 year, $68 million contract before this season (now 3 years left) was too much of a gamble at the time. At only 29, you wouldn't think he'd be washed up at this point, but there seems to be a little less reason to be optimistic after this past season. Thoughts?