Investments in Chris Sale, David Price and Nathan Eovaldi made sense when the Red Sox inked those deals but that might not last into the long term. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
Making pitching improvements from within would certainly help, even if that hasn’t been the Red Sox’s strongest skill. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)
The Red Sox might still be tempted to continuing looking outside their own organization and they won’t be alone. (Ben Lindbergh; The Ringer)
Every move doesn’t have to be an absolute blockbuster, however, and MassLive’s Christopher Smith sees relievers like Daniel Hudson and Will Harris as intriguing candidates.