Trevor Bauer made some waves with a tweet on Sunday night that got Red Sox fans excited about a potential free agent fit given his Cy Young-caliber season and Boston’s obvious need. Sean McAdam says don’t get your hopes up, though. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
The Red Sox should be able to spend some money this winter if there are free agents they think can help long-term, though. Christopher Smith lays out the team’s financial situation looking ahead to the winter. (Christopher Smith; Masslive)
Next week the Red Sox will be welcoming a group of 62 prospects down at Fort Myers for Instructs, which is even more important this year than usual given the lack of a minor-league season this summer.