It is suddenly starting to look more likely that the team actually goes with an internal candidate for their GM opening. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
The Red Sox have been in this position with a multi-person group leading the front office, and they can lean on that experience. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
John Tomase has a pair of roads they can take to fill their front office opening. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
If the team decides they want someone with closer experience, here are some options they could look at.