Over the Monster · Dec 27, 2022
Red Sox Links: Just How Good is Masataka Yoshida?
It’s been reported that the Red Sox offered Masataka Yoshida significantly more money than most other teams. This in-depth look at their years-long scouting process may indicate why: one of their leading scouts in Asia thinks he’s the best pure hitter to come from area since Ichiro. (Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic)
The pitch clock is coming next season. . . and it might have a big impact on one of the Sox biggest offseason additions. (Alex Speier, Boston Globe)
Meanwhile, the market for another potential Red Sox target, Nathan Eovalidi, is reportedly heating up. Stop me if you’ve heard this before, but the Red Sox are not considered top contenders. (Rob Bradford, WEEI)
