There is a dimmer switch in operation by the Boston Red Sox and president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski. At one point the switch was rather bright, but as the offseason has progressed it is now barely a flicker. That is my poor analogy regarding the closer situation for the Red Sox. Light is fading on our previous closer.
The prospect of re-signing Craig Kimbrel is now clearly in the doubtful column. The Red Sox and most certainly the fans would love – baseball love – to see Kimbrel back in the fold, but the confluence of contractual demands, team payroll concerns, and age have created a perfect storm for moving on.