""The Red Sox need to do one of two things: win more or bid higher," Passan wrote, comparing Boston's free agent falterings with their American League East opponent, the Blue Jays, who also suffered several prominent near-misses in recent years. Acknowledging the series of trades that Boston has pulled off - the Red Sox have added first baseman Willson Contreras as well as pitchers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo - Passan credited Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow, but added a stark secondary point."
""It's not enough," he added. "Not in the AL East, let alone the entire landscape of the game." Chiding Boston owner John Henry for not spending more, Passan noted that "it is generally not good business to alienate paying customers through degradation of product." "If the season started today," Passan explained, "the Red Sox would be a playoff contender, sure, but with Toronto and Baltimore improved and the Yankees the Yankees, is that enough?""
Alex Bregman departed Boston in free agency for a reported five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs, fueling fan frustration over perceived front office inaction. Boston completed trades adding Willson Contreras, Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo while Craig Breslow oversees roster construction. Those moves improve the roster but likely fall short within a stronger AL East where Toronto and Baltimore have improved and the Yankees remain a dominant threat. Limited owner spending risks alienating paying customers through a perceived degradation of product. Bo Bichette and Ketel Marte remain possible targets, with Bichette offering an immediate boost.
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