Every day now we get a different quote from a member of the front office about the direction the team intends to take at the trade deadline; they rarely provide any real clarity. Yesterday, in announcing the Kiké Hernandez trade, it was Chaim Bloom, who once again reiterated that the Sox are open to doing. . . pretty much anything in the coming days. Unsurprisingly, though, he doesn't sound too enthusiastic to deal for any rentals. (Chris Cotillo, MassLive)
One thing the Red Sox are enthusiastic for, though, is Chris Sale’s return to the mound.