Jen McCaffrey had four questions after J.D. Martinez decided not to opt out. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)
Even with the decision, Sam Kennedy says it doesn’t change a thing about the team’s payroll goals. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe)
John Tomase argues, if it is a choice, the Red Sox should keep Martinez over Mookie Betts. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
At the end of the day, for as out of control everything seems the Red Sox are still in charge of the Mookie situation.