Everyone fixates on walks for the pitching staff (rightfully so), but lack of walks for the lineup is just as big of an issue and it mostly goes unremarked upon
They may have accidentally backed themselves into the correct decision on Abreu. He's showing definite signs of decline right now.
every other decision from the off-season, however..
The Sox should have just signed Pablo Lopez as a free agent. Too bad that wouldn't have been possible until 2025.
Comparing the contracts of players who signed as free agents vs extensions from players who were several years away from free agency is apples and oranges.
I have 0 issues with the contract overall, but given how tight JR is with the budget, I'm shocked they paid up for him when similar players such as Conforto and Gallo were available for significantly less $
The Sox almost never churn through the waiver wire unless it's for relievers. I liked Solak a lot as a prospect and still think he has an interesting profile.
definitely worth taking a flyer on even if it likely amounts to nothing.