Red Sox ownership

[Bellhorn04]

And here's a quote from a different piece from OTM. These guys are on it.

 

Breslow’s shift from focusing on controllable starting pitching (and potentially moving prospects to do so) to now waiting for the next wave of prospects (Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel) was abrupt.

[mvp 78]

Good piece from Over the Monster pointing out the flaws in the latest messaging from Werner and Breslow:

 

https://www.overthemonster.com/2024/1/17/24041579/no-pressure-dudes-red-sox-free-agent-rumors-werner-throttle-montgomery-mayer-anthony-teel-snell

 

There’s a lot to unpack here, and I’m tempted to start with the ludicrous claim that creating a talent pipeline of internally developed players is the “fastest path to a World Series team.” It plainly is not. It’s the cheapest path to building a winner — and if your owner insists on resetting the luxury tax at regular intervals, then it’s also probably the best way to achieve sustained success — but it is in no uncertain terms the fastest path.

 

Seems like this is a directive from somewhere above Crag. We will just not get a straight answer as to why.

[Bellhorn04]

Seems like this is a directive from somewhere above Crag. We will just not get a straight answer as to why.

 

Crag's already getting the shaft, I fear.

[Old Red]

Seems like this is a directive from somewhere above Crag. We will just not get a straight answer as to why.

 

Red Sox Winter Weekend is finally here, and I’m sure Alex, Sam, Tom, and Bres will tell you everything you want to hear. I wonder if Tom will lead the crowd in the Let’s Go Red Sox chant.

[Bellhorn04]

Red Sox Winter Weekend is finally here, and I’m sure Alex, Sam, Tom, and Bres will tell you everything you want to hear. I wonder if Tom will lead the crowd in the Let’s Go Red Sox chant.

 

Will security be tighter than last year?

[mvp 78]

And here's a quote from a different piece from OTM. These guys are on it.

 

Breslow’s shift from focusing on controllable starting pitching (and potentially moving prospects to do so) to now waiting for the next wave of prospects (Marcelo Mayer, Roman Anthony, and Kyle Teel) was abrupt.

 

It seems clear that they started the offseason with one plan and shifted to another at some point. Now, Crag is doing interviews attempting to explain the shift.

 

My guess is Henry needs Crag out there justifying to the masses why the Sox aren't spending money, but not for the reasons that Henry doesn't want to.

[mvp 78]

Crag's already getting the shaft, I fear.

 

And some people are saying "well, they should have just kept Bloom" but I disagree. Bloom seemed a little out of his element. Find a guy that can build the farm AND work on the MLB team with limited resources. s***, I'd rather they just not sign a Corey Kluber and go with younger pitchers.

[mvp 78]

Red Sox Winter Weekend is finally here, and I’m sure Alex, Sam, Tom, and Bres will tell you everything you want to hear. I wonder if Tom will lead the crowd in the Let’s Go Red Sox chant.

 

And there will be much rejoicing.

[mvp 78]

Will security be tighter than last year?

 

Without a town hall and less buzz, won't there be fewer fans in attendance? Easier to point out troublemakers like moon.

[Bellhorn04]

Without a town hall and less buzz, won't there be fewer fans in attendance? Easier to point out troublemakers like moon.

 

But the brass outside of Henry is going to be there, right?

[Bellhorn04]

And some people are saying "well, they should have just kept Bloom" but I disagree. Bloom seemed a little out of his element. Find a guy that can build the farm AND work on the MLB team with limited resources. s***, I'd rather they just not sign a Corey Kluber and go with younger pitchers.

 

I don't disagree, but if they don't make any more upgrades this offseason, how does that make Breslow look? I'd call it a pretty freakin' underwhelming first offseason. Some good moves, perhaps, but the starting pitching still looks shaky to say the least...if Giolito bombs it could be a total disaster.

[Old Red]

But the brass outside of Henry is going to be there, right?

 

Unless they have a scheduling conflict.

[Bellhorn04]

Unless they have a scheduling conflict.

 

I think a lot of fans are going to have scheduling conflicts this season too.

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

I think a lot of fans are going to have scheduling conflicts this season too.

 

Damn, beat me to it.

[mvp 78]

But the brass outside of Henry is going to be there, right?

 

Not to answer questions.

[Old Red]

Not to answer questions.

 

Not to answer questions from the fans, but TC will probably ask a couple of soft ones.

[mvp 78]

Not to answer questions from the fans, but TC will probably ask a couple of soft ones.

 

Hoping that he goes Totally Crazy.

[Old Red]

Hoping that he goes Totally Crazy.

 

Pap is there too with TC, so who knows what he’ll say.

[mvp 78]

Pap is there too with TC, so who knows what he’ll say.

 

He'll talk about how great Cora is, how bad the Dodgers are for spending so much money and how honored he is to be in the Sox HOF. Then he'll just goof off for a while.

[Dipre]

He'll talk about how great Cora is, how bad the Dodgers are for spending so much money and how honored he is to be in the Sox HOF. Then he'll just goof off for a while.

 

Maybe try to choke out a broadcaster? idk

[moonslav59]

Crag's already getting the shaft, I fear.

 

He's certainly getting a taste of shifting messaging.

 

It sure seems like they shammed him, too.

 

 

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

He's certainly getting a taste of shifting messaging.

 

It sure seems like they shammed him, too.

 

 

 

I'm still not so sure Brez or Bloom didn't sign on for exactly what we've seen them experience. These guys are too smart to be duped; they knew what they were agreeing to when they took the job -- for which they are well-compensated. I don't feel sorry for anyone in that front office.

[mvp 78]

Maybe try to choke out a broadcaster? idk

 

It's one way to get rid of DO!

[Old Red]

I'm still not so sure Brez or Bloom didn't sign on for exactly what we've seen them experience. These guys are too smart to be duped; they knew what they were agreeing to when they took the job -- for which they are well-compensated. I don't feel sorry for anyone in that front office.

 

Smart yes, but also very inexperienced to deal with someone like JH.

[mvp 78]

Smart yes, but also very inexperienced to deal with someone like JH.

 

Henry needs someone he can push around apparently.

[Dipre]

That's hard, considering my 4-year-old has more muscle mass than Henry.

[notin]

That's hard, considering my 4-year-old has more muscle mass than Henry.

 

And in 10 years, they’ll both be dating women in the same age range…

[5GoldGlovesOF,75]

And in 10 years, they’ll both be dating women in the same age range…

 

Yikes -- depending on court rulings, only Sam Kennedy may have immunity by then.

[Bellhorn04]

"There will be a day when we match up again on a high profile free agent deal" - Sam the Sham Kennedy

[Bellhorn04]

FWIW Peter Gammons is putting out a bit of a conspiracy theory about FSG having some recent losses that are impacting the Sox.

 

It's great to be part of a conglomerate!