Breslow's performance this offseason has been commendable, acquiring key players like a legitimate top-of-the-rotation starter and closer Aroldis Chapman, who both excelled. He signed Alex Bregman and locked up Garrett Crochet long-term. Despite concerns over his handling of Rafael Devers' situation, the acquisitions have garnered attention, with three players receiving All-Star selections. Questions arose about Breslow's job security if the team falters in the second half, reflecting the unpredictable nature of the ownership's front-office decisions since 2011.
Breslow had a mostly excellent offseason. He traded for the single thing the Red Sox needed most, a legitimate top-of-the-rotation starter, then got Garrett Crochet locked up on a long-term deal.
He also signed closer Aroldis Chapman, who has been as reliable as he is electrifying. That's three players signed this past offseason that were named to the American League All-Star team this week.
Ownership, pretty much since Theo Epstein left after the 2011 season, has been unpredictable in when it would make changes in front-office leadership, as Ben Cherington, Dave Dombrowski, and Chaim Bloom can attest.
If this team pulled a Wile E. Coyote and heads straight off the cliff in the second half, I suppose it's plausible that ownership could point a scapegoating finger Breslow's way.
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