It does seem like Breslow prefers to only make trades with former Sox executives. Getting Bennett from Toboni, Contreras and Gray from Bloom, and Oviedo from Cherington.
But no one from Hoyer? You know, the Cubs have an absolute glut of infielders and infield prospects that are all blocked for the next 3 seasons. Matt Shaw, James Triantos and the most Boston-named player in MLB Pedro Ramirez. And the Cubs DESPERATELY need pitching. And, yes, all are reportedly available.
Plus no rumors. It fits Breslow’s under-the-radar approach in multiple ways…