Sunday was a good day for the Red Sox, and not just because they were able to notch their first victory of the season in Yankee Stadium, avoiding a second straight year kicking off with a sweep. They also were able to lock up Garrett Whitlock to a long-term deal. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
However, that may not be the only transaction of this early-season period. Granted, I remain skeptical that this is something to read too much into, but Chaim Bloom has indicated he’s open to making a deal early in the season if it makes sense.