Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images It wasn’t too long ago that he was one of the best pitchers in the game. Who is he and where does he come from? Shane Bieber was never expected to win a Cy Young award as a fourth round selection out of UC Santa Barbara in 2016. His calling …
Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images While the Jordan Montgomery rumors swirl, here’s another intriguing Jordan that also pitches. Who is he and where does he come from? He’s Jordan Hicks, a guy who probably made you swear at your TV upon seeing how hard he throws least once in the last …
Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports The fanbase probably doesn’t want him back, but he might be a good fit. Welcome back to Smash or Pass, an offseason series in which we examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re taking a look at someone you’re …
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Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images Can the Sox swing a deal for one of Seattle’s talented arms? Welcome back to Smash or Pass, a new offseason series in which we examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re taking a look at four pitchers …
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Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports He had a roller-coaster 2023, but can he settle things back down next year? Who is he and where does he come from? He’s 29-year-old right-hander Lucas Giolito. He spent the first half of 2023 with the White Sox before embarking on a tour of the American League, moving from Chicago …
Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports He was one of the best pitchers in the AL this year, but was his performance repeatable? Who is he and where does he come from? He’s long-time right-handed starting pitcher Sonny Gray. He comes from Minnesota by way of Cincinnati after a pit stop in New York via Oakland. He’s …
Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images What would it take to make Cease trade in his pale hose for some red ones? Welcome to Smash or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re discussing Chicago White …
Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports Can the Sox trade for the Brewers ace? Should they? Who is he and where does he come from? He’s 29-year-old right-handed pitcher Corbin Burnes, and he’s currently under contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. Is he any good? Would I be writing about him if he wasn’t? Maybe, because I’m delusional …
Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports He’s a player that Sox fans would love, but do we need another OF/DH right now? Welcome to Smash or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re discussing Teoscar Hernández. Who …
Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports They lefty may win the NL Cy Young, but is he worth his hefty price tag? Welcome to Smash Or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re discussing a pitcher coming …
Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images Is he the next best Japanese star to hit the Majors? Welcome to Smash Or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re taking a look at one of the most …
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images This guy is pretty good! Welcome to Smash Or Pass, a new offseason series in which we’ll examine various free agents and trade targets to determine whether they make sense for the Red Sox. Today, we’re kicking off the whole series with the guy we’re kinda forced to start with: …