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The OTM Irish Wake of Alex Verdugo

We say goodbye to a mercurial talent.

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Smash or Pass: Seth Lugo

He’s not a huge name, but he’s got upside.

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Craig Breslow Starts His Tenure With A Chef’s Kiss

Sending Alex Verdugo to the Yankees closes out the Mookie Betts trade in hilarious fashion.

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Red Sox Trade Alex Verdugo to Yankees (!!) For Prospects

Craig Breslow gets to work with a fascinating deal.

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OTM Open Thread 12/6: It is Wednesday

Well, bye

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Red Sox News & Links: The Free Agent Rumors Are Flying

Are the Sox in on a former Cy Young contender?

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The Full OTM/BreakingT Tee Collection

All of our shirts in one place.

Red Sox News & Links: Breslow Gets To Work On Fixing The Pitching

Plus, where will Alex Verdugo end up?

2023 In Review: Tanner Houck, Reliever Extraordinaire?

Tanner Houck struggled a bit in a season in which he was mainly in the rotation. Is this a sign to move him back to the bullpen, or does he just need more time?

OTM Open Thread 12/5: It is Tuesday

Winter Meetings Day Two

A Way Too Early Look At Red Sox ZiPS Projections

Because what else are we going to talk about?

Smash or Pass: Sean Manaea

Is the lefty a decent under-the-radar option?

2023 in Review: Reese McGuire

The backup catcher mostly did what he came to do—but that insane baserunning error really sticks in our craw.

Is Shohei Ohtani to the Sox a Pipe Dream?

Dan and Bryan talk Ohtani, Juan Soto and Billy Shakes.

The Red Seat Podcast: This Is Sparta!

Jake, Keaton, and Bob celebrate the podcast’s 300th episode, review the starting pitching market, and discuss the openings at second base and designated hitter.

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2023 In Review: Triston Casas Broke Out

Triston Casas’ rookie year started out slow, but the 23-year-old never wavered from his patient approach at the plate and found pitches to drive all over the ballpark down the stretch.

Red Sox News & Links: Is Something “Big” Coming?

The latest "news" about the Sox

Smash or Pass: Jonathan India

He’s a recent Rookie of the Year, but is a good fit for the Sox?

Smash or Pass: Eduardo Rodriguez

No need to adjust your eyes. You’re reading it right. Would an old friend consider coming back for 2024, and would we consider having him?

Red Sox News & Links: Sox Reportedly Weren’t All That Interested in Aaron Nola

Plus, time to say goodbye to JBJ

2023 In Review: Brayan Bello Proved Himself

At just 24, Brayan Bello was a consistent anchor in the Red Sox rotation and one of the best groundball artists in the game. The Red Sox hope that’s just the beginning.

Giving Thanks (Baseball Edition)

As a Sox fan, I’m thankful for two main things right now.

Red Sox News & Links: Sox Reportedly Discussing Jonathan India

Plus, Andrew Bailey is finally official.

2023 In Review: Clocks Stand Still For Chris Martin

Chris Martin was Boston’s most reliable reliever in 2023. What happens in 2024?

Red Sox News & Links: The Yamamoto Moment Is Here

The phenom is expected to be posted today.

Meet The New Guy: Isaiah Campbell

He looks like a lockdown reliever, at least.

Craig Breslow Clocks In

Sox chief makes first personnel move.

Red Sox News & Links: A Look Free Agent Betting Odds

Plus, say goodbye to McCoy Stadium

Smash or Pass: Aaron Nola

Despite an inflated ERA in 2023, Nola is as reliable as they get to take the ball every fifth day.

Red Sox News & Links: Brian Cashman Runs Mouth, We LOL

Plus, it’s Non-Tender Deadline Day Eve

The End of the Fury Road

There and back again.

MLB’s 2023-24 Offseason Calendar

Free agents, awards, Rule 5 draft, non-tenders, arbitration, more

Red Sox News & Links: Andrew Bailey To Be Next Sox Pitching Coach

Plus, Shohei Ohtani loves chowder or something.

2023 In Review: Kenley Jansen Is Closing Out His Legacy

Badly placed pun aside, will Jansen’s modest decline be a liability in 2024?

Smash or Pass: Mitch Keller

He hasn't quite put everything together yet, but he’s close.

Smash Or Pass: Shota Imanaga

He’s not Yamamoto, but he’s good in his own right.

Red Sox News & Links: Sox Shake Up Uniform Schedule

Plus, Raffy Devers collects some hardware.

Smash or Pass: Sonny Gray

He was one of the best pitchers in the AL this year, but was his performance repeatable?