The signing of Trevor Story sure seemed like a big shift in the Red Sox front office manner of operating, a signal that they have built to the point where they can supplement with big talent. That’s not how they’d describe it, though. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)
One of the storylines coming out of this signing is what it means for the future of Xander Bogaerts. Well, the veteran shortstop had a big impact in getting Story to come to Boston. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
It was a selfless move by Bogaerts, which tracks with the rest of his career and is a major reason why the Red Sox should be looking to keep him around long-term.