It's been a while since the Boston Red Sox played a serious role in the MLB's World Series race.
It's also been a minute since they were one of baseball's biggest, most aggressive spenders.
Think those two things might be connected? If they are, there could be good news in Beantown, where the franchise has been sending the message that it's finally ready to spend again:
The Red Sox, who haven't had a winning record since 2021 (their last time making the playoffs), head into this offseason with a laundry list of wants and needs.