I don’t think Story is a good replacement for Bogey’s bat. We have the knew guy just signed (an unknown performer in MLB), Devers and Story as our top hitters. The rest of the offense is just not competitive. They need at least 2 more quality bats.
Opt outs only benefit the players. I never understand why fans like those clauses. They create the possibility for a hostage situation for the team without any upside for the team.
I guess the momentum that the Red Sox had with Bogaerts was that they were giving him a push out of town.
They need more bats now and I don’t know where Bloom is going to find them.
I have a lot of concern about Whitlock being able to carry a heavy workload over an entire season. I’d be thrilled if he could give the team 150 innings.
it wasn’t a pejorative. I was just noting that he has a heart condition. I am more than a bit surprised that Bloom would sign a 35 year old with a heart condition who is on a decline.
edit: Old with a bad heart— he is still an improvement
No worries. Bloom couldn’t get it done. He is not valuing these guys accurately if he keeps getting outbid. Abreu was reportedly his #1 target and Bloom’s offer was not even in the ballpark, and Abreu has been open about wanting to play at Fenway.