That sure was an anti-climatic trade deadline for the Red Sox and that puts Dave Dombrowski in the spotlight. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic) ($$)
It could be construed as a failure to improve and could signal that this just isn’t the Red Sox’s year. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
It could end up working out, particularly if Darwinzon Hernandez’s shift to the bullpen is a success. (Julian McWilliams; Boston Globe)
Or if guys like Ryan Brasier can get back on track. (Christopher Smith; MassLive)
Rick Porcello wasn’t angry about the trade deadline on Wednesday but he still wasn’t happy.