This has essentially become the question to which the entire Red Sox offseason boils down: Can they afford not to go all-out for J.D. Martinez? (Nick Cafardo; Boston Globe)
Speaking of Martinez, how will his deal end up being affected by Jay Bruce’s contract with the Mets? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
One has to wonder how much the slow offseason has to do with the anticipation of offseasons to come. (Chad Jennings; Boston Herald)
Sean McAdam is starting to get worried about Mookie Betts’ long-term future in Boston.