The Red Sox made a trade with the Yankees for Alex Verdugo. The ironic thing about it is Chaim Bloom’s first big move was acquiring him, and Craig Breslow‘s first significant move was shipping him off. In hindsight, we shouldn’t be surprised the Yankees got him. Both teams discussed him at last year’s trade deadline […]
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Recently, the baseball writers came out with their candidates for the American League Manager of the Year award. Among them was Tampa Bay Rays bench boss Kevin Cash. Since becoming the Rays manager Cash has won the award in 2020 and 2021. He’s also been a finalist in 2018 and 2019 as well as this […]
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The Arizona Diamondbacks were one of baseball’s surprise teams in 2023. After initially making the postseason in 2017, Arizona would go five straight seasons without going to the playoffs. After a run like that, these days most teams fire their manager. However, Arizona opted to stay the course. This year, Arizona managed to just snag […]
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For the past six weeks, Red Sox ownership has been on the hunt for the next leader of their front office. During that time, at least ten executives declined the opportunity. Ownership faced high scrutiny when they fired Dave Dombrowski in 2020 and again when they fired Chaim Bloom this past September. The team also […]
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Despite compiling a .588-win percentage, three AL East titles, and one World Series championship, the Boston Red Sox fired Dave Dombrowski. They weren’t even a year removed from their most recent World Series win. Since his firing, his replacement Chaim Bloom led the team to three last-place finishes in four years before being fired this […]
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The opportunity to oversee the Boston Red Sox baseball operations is a job everyone has dreams of doing. On paper, the job itself is still very attractive. It’s a big market team, a legendary franchise, a very passionate fan base, strong farm system, and the city of Boston is one of the most exciting places […]
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If we learned one thing from the 2023 Red Sox, it should be that Tanner Houck isn’t a starter. He proved that all by himself. Every one of Houck’s starts was as predictable. Whenever he faced a lineup for the third time, he completely lost it despite dominating the first two times. He demonstrated no […]
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Recently, the Boston Red Sox fired Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom after nearly four seasons running Boston’s baseball operation. It was unsurprising given that Boston had finished in last place three times in the past four seasons. While Bloom is ultimately responsible for Boston’s failures, owners John Henry and Fenway Sports Group have created a […]
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Triston Casas has quickly put himself in the 2023 American League Rookie of the Year debate. How fast things can change, huh? During the first two and a half months of the season, some Red Sox “fans” all but wrote Casas off as a bust. However, those of us in the know, the Sox fans […]
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The Houston Astros (70-54) are gearing up to face off against the Boston Red Sox (65-58) in a highly anticipated MLB showdown at Minute Maid Park. Both teams are looking to secure victories as they vie for crucial wins in their respective divisions. Starting on the mound for the Astros will be the talented right-hander […]
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Guess what? Chaim Bloom did it again. Pablo Reyes, an obscure player almost nobody had heard of before his trade to the Red Sox, has become a pivotal role player out of nowhere. Reyes has not only provided stability defensively but also has surprised offensively. And after missing a month due to injury, the middle […]
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In “The Empire Strikes Back” Darth Vader altered his deal with Lando Calrissian to keep Princess Leia, Chewbacca, and C-3PO in Cloud City. Calrissian later muttered, “This deal is getting worse all the time.” Since shipping out Mookie Betts to the Dodgers, Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom is probably thinking the same thing. […]
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Despite their pitching struggles, the Boston Red Sox have surprisingly been on the outside looking in for a playoff spot. Given the injuries and inconsistencies of their starting rotation, many expected Boston to acquire a starter at the trade deadline. However, Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom didn’t trade for a starter and just acquired one […]
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Red Sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom still knows what he’s doing, and one underwhelming trade deadline doesn’t change all his successes. However… The Sox needed pitching. We knew it, the club knew it, and Rafael Devers even asked for help. Bloom didn’t get pitching. Was not adding a starter the right move for a […]
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