Last week, Bryan wrote about the Red Sox targeting older free agents this winter. It’s a sort of jarring idea on its face considering we’re talking about a team that, yes, is trying to be respectable in 2021 but is also in a min-rebuild and really looking more strongly towards 2022 and beyond. Using just that thought process, it doesn’t really make a ton of sense. Of course, there is a case for it, which is outlined in the linked post. It revolves largely around being more watchable for fans (an underrated part of team-building for rebuilding clubs), mentorship for young players, and perhaps capturing some of that 2013-type magic.
The traps of targeting young free agents
