Triston Casas is one of only a few prospects that looks like a lock to become a legitimate slugger at the MLB level in very short order. (Trevor Andresen; Baseball Prospectus)
But the Red Sox might need someone a bit sooner than when Casas will be ready. They could try to find a diamond in the rough, or they could spend big to fill spots on the roster. Chad Jennings examines the latter option. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)
Speaking of cutting checks, just how much are teams doling out to players (you know, when they’re not locking them out)?