Desperate times call for desperate measures and the Red Sox are stalled – probably deliberately – in filling a few prominent holes. The most notable one is the ongoing drama surrounding the most prolific bat for hire – one J.D. Martinez.
Scanning the free agent roster several names pop out that bring positive, negative or neutral vibes. The Red Sox could use some additional reinforcements for the outfield, infield and pitching staff. Maybe some bargains still exist? Maybe a few are bad ideas? Maybe a few more are really bad ideas – I have a special knack for that.