Their road record in the playoffs was 1-0. Even if the Sox had HFA and took two out three, they still lost two games in Cleveland and one game at home.
That's a little high for reliever money though. The highest AAV in last year's FA class for relievers was $8.3.
He's still going to want starter money probably similar to Chen's 5/80.
I guess it never hurts to ask?
They were swept. It's tough to say they would've won if they had HFA. If they made it to game 5 after winning 2 straight at home, maybe the argument could be made.