Chris Sale should be back and fully healthy next season. If Dustin Pedroia is as well, he’ll lead off the season opener. (Ian Browne; MLB.com)
I will never get tired of reading about Alex Cora’s exceptional first season as manager. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$)
Craig Kimbrel is a free agent this offseason. I’d expect the Red Sox to bring him back, but if not, get ready for Matt Barnes or Ryan Brasier as the closer. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
Speaking of the offseason, the job of a GM never ends.