OTM Open Thread 12/8? Will the Red Sox add a big bat during Winter Meetings?

"The Winter Meetings are currently underway in Orlando. Yesterday, we hilariously saw Jeff Kent elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee, a development that may bode very well for Dustin Pedroia (seriously, go compare their stats side-by-side). Tomorrow the draft lottery takes center stage, while the Rule 5 Draft is on Wednesday. But there will be deals throughout the week."

"The general consensus is that Kyle Schwarber will sign before Pete Alonso. And Ketel Marte rumors continue to pick up, though Jeff Passan reports that the Diamondbacks "aren't clamoring to move him." The Red Sox' stated goal entering the offseason was one big bat and one top-of-the-rotation starter. With Sonny Gray in the fold, Craig Breslow is probably done shopping for that pitcher to throw alongside Garrett Crochet. So is this the week we see the slugger come in? If so, who will it be?"

The Winter Meetings are underway in Orlando as teams pursue roster moves and trades. Jeff Kent was elected to the Hall of Fame by the Contemporary Era Committee, prompting comparisons to Dustin Pedroia. The draft lottery occurs tomorrow and the Rule 5 Draft follows on Wednesday. Deals are expected throughout the week, with particular attention on free-agent sluggers. Consensus indicates Kyle Schwarber will sign before Pete Alonso, while Ketel Marte trade rumors persist despite reports the Diamondbacks "aren't clamoring to move him." The Red Sox prioritized one big bat and a top-of-the-rotation starter; with Sonny Gray acquired, the club may now focus on adding the slugger.

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