When Dave Dombrowski hones in on a target he typically gets his man. Convincing J.D. Martinez to sign with the Boston Red Sox is the latest high-profile acquisition to keep this reputation intact. The only difference this time was Dombrowski’s tactics.
Dombrowski shelled out $217 million for David Price when the Red Sox desperately needed a frontline starter, blowing away offers from any other potential suitor. When Price fell short of living up to the ace mantle, Dombrowski raided the farm system to acquire Chris Sale in a trade for a massive haul that included a pair of blue-chip prospects.