The Boston Red Sox had no choice, they had to agree with their star player Rafael Devers so that he put his signature on the bottom of a long-term contract. And that’s what they did yesterday, securing an 11-year pact worth a total of $331 million.
However, that does not mean that the Boston staff should sit back for the rest of the offseason, far from it, since the Red Stockings are currently fifth and last in the American League East Division. on paper.
There are therefore still several shortcomings to be addressed, starting with the middle of the infield and on the mound. To achieve this, a transaction involving leads or depth players will need to be entered into in order to get hold of an established player in MLB.
A decision will also have to be made on whether the versatile Kiké Hernandez will evolve as a center fielder or as a shortstop player. Depending on what is heard between the branches, the first option is the one that is retained for the moment.
If this avenue were to be confirmed, a short stop will have to arrive in Massachusetts. With that in mind, the names of Miami Marlins veterans Miguel Rojas and Joey Wendle surface. The Sox could also take the opportunity to add Pablo Lopez to the negotiations, he who has clearly been available for several months.
Chaim Bloom certainly still has a lot of time to improve his team which is not competitive at the moment, but one thing is certain, there is still a lot of work to do in Boston.
