Red Sox 2025-26 Off Season

[Ilikesports17]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

Im worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

Thats not even getting to the rotation where Ive just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed hed get.

[Ilikesports17]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

Im worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

Thats not even getting to the rotation where Ive just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed hed get.

Well looks like wee overpaid in terms of prospects to get St Louis to send us some cash along with Contreras. Hopefully that cash allows us to make another splash

[keevsnick]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

Im worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

Thats not even getting to the rotation where Ive just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed hed get.

Well looks like wee overpaid in terms of prospects to get St Louis to send us some cash along with Contreras. Hopefully that cash allows us to make another splash

Wasn't the whole point of trading Devers for basically nothing to get of his contract and free up spending power?

How is it that every trade is about saving money but they never actually spend the money they save?

[Vermont Green]

I do not think this trade is so bad. We are getting a good defensive 1B with some pop. Nothing wrong with that. Still have other needs but I like this deal. 

[rocknrollforyoursoul]

That won't move the needle.

[Redz]

Somehow the Red Sox fans will manage again to get behind this team when they see a hard nosed group of up and comers and guys who ?play the right way? overachieving expectations borne of an underwhelming offseason of roster development.  They will be a perceived underdog.  We love the underdog and you can?t blame the players for the roster.

[Vermont Green]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

I'm worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

That's not even getting to the rotation where I've just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed he'd get.

The Contreras trade gives you one of the two you were asking for.  I am happy with that but there is still a need at 2B and/or 3B, as you say.  It is hard to know where things stand with Bregman and Bichette.  I doubt Bregman is getting 5 or 6 year offers, but who knows.  And I am not sure TOR is going to be able to offer Bichette big money, they already have committed a lot.  I feel that both these guys are still very much in play for BOS.

If Contreras is the last big deal of the off season, I will be disappointed.  If they add one of Bregman or Bichette (or something comparable), I will call it a good off season.  If they miraculously get both, it will be a great off season.

Best case for the position players:

C    Narvaez
1B  Contreras
2B  Bichette
SS  Story
3B  Bregman
OF  Anthony/Duran/Rafaela/Abreu (some combination)
DH  Casas

That line up does not have any single power bat but is solid up and down the line up with some guys that can play multiple positions when needed.  It might not be the end of the world to have Campbell at 2B or Mayer at 3B.  I prefer vets, but these are pretty good options as well.

With the added pitching, I think this team will be better than many think.

[Roy H.]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

I'm worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

That's not even getting to the rotation where I've just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed he'd get.

The Contreras trade gives you one of the two you were asking for.  I am happy with that but there is still a need at 2B and/or 3B, as you say.  It is hard to know where things stand with Bregman and Bichette.  I doubt Bregman is getting 5 or 6 year offers, but who knows.  And I am not sure TOR is going to be able to offer Bichette big money, they already have committed a lot.  I feel that both these guys are still very much in play for BOS.

If Contreras is the last big deal of the off season, I will be disappointed.  If they add one of Bregman or Bichette (or something comparable), I will call it a good off season.  If they miraculously get both, it will be a great off season.

Best case for the position players:

C    Narvaez
1B  Contreras
2B  Bichette
SS  Story
3B  Bregman
OF  Anthony/Duran/Rafaela/Abreu (some combination)
DH  Casas

That line up does not have any single power bat but is solid up and down the line up with some guys that can play multiple positions when needed.  It might not be the end of the world to have Campbell at 2B or Mayer at 3B.  I prefer vets, but these are pretty good options as well.

With the added pitching, I think this team will be better than many think.

I think you need to judge off-seasons in context.  The Red Sox are worth $4.8 billion, and led MLB with an estimated $120 million in profit last year.  Yet, they haven't signed an outside free agent, and are adding prospects to deals to save money.

This team had the resources to add Alonso *and* Bichette *and* Bregman.  They're just not reinvesting in the team.

[Phantom255x]

With Bregman unsigned the Red Sox infield is Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story along with Triston Casas, Romy Gonzalez, David Hamilton and Nick Sogard. I dont think Im missing anyone.

I just dont see how you can possibly go into next season without two new opening day infielders. But I just dont see Boston shelling out the money to acquire them.

I think Boston needs two of Bregman, Bichette, Okatami, Marte, Contreras, Suarez, or some other trade target we didnt know was available.

Not every combo in that list makes sense, but all the ones that do are going to cost this team at least 40 million in additional money and if the last few years are a guide, the Sox basically treat the luxury tax like an informal salary cap. I just dont see them blasting 15 mil outside of it.

I'm worried the two options here are going to be 1) add one of those bats and leave us short an MLB infielder come opening day. or 2) bring in two of those options but end up shelling out really significant prospect capital to get teams to eat money and keep us right around that tax line.

That's not even getting to the rotation where I've just conceded that Sonny Gray is going to be our front line number 2 pitcher Breslow claimed he'd get.

The Contreras trade gives you one of the two you were asking for.  I am happy with that but there is still a need at 2B and/or 3B, as you say.  It is hard to know where things stand with Bregman and Bichette.  I doubt Bregman is getting 5 or 6 year offers, but who knows.  And I am not sure TOR is going to be able to offer Bichette big money, they already have committed a lot.  I feel that both these guys are still very much in play for BOS.

If Contreras is the last big deal of the off season, I will be disappointed.  If they add one of Bregman or Bichette (or something comparable), I will call it a good off season.  If they miraculously get both, it will be a great off season.

Best case for the position players:

C    Narvaez
1B  Contreras
2B  Bichette
SS  Story
3B  Bregman
OF  Anthony/Duran/Rafaela/Abreu (some combination)
DH  Casas

That line up does not have any single power bat but is solid up and down the line up with some guys that can play multiple positions when needed.  It might not be the end of the world to have Campbell at 2B or Mayer at 3B.  I prefer vets, but these are pretty good options as well.

With the added pitching, I think this team will be better than many think.

I think you need to judge off-seasons in context.  The Red Sox are worth $4.8 billion, and led MLB with an estimated $120 million in profit last year.  Yet, they haven't signed an outside free agent, and are adding prospects to deals to save money.

This team had the resources to add Alonso *and* Bichette *and* Bregman.  They're just not reinvesting in the team.

That's how I feel. If they add Bichette or Bregman, and then trade Duran in a package for a #2 SP, I'd be pretty happy and take it back. But idk, it still felt like they had a real chance to pounce after last season, sort of like 2021 where they also made the playoffs and had momentum, but then they had a stale offseason and things went south after. And again, will they do those things I listed? Those were glaring needs going into the offseason and they still haven't done them. Gray and Contreras are solid moves but not really needle-movers IMO