The Republican 6 hours ago
Chris Sale, Boston Red Sox ace, finishes fourth for 2018 AL Cy Young; Blake Snell beats out Justin Verlander
Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale has finished in the top five in the AL Cy Young voting the past six years. He finished in sixth place in 2012.
www.bostonherald.com Nov 7, 2018
Future is now for Dave Dombrowski
Subtitle: Tough decisions are on tapCARLSBAD, Calif. — Lost in the discussion at the GM meetings of what happens if the Red Sox lose closer Craig Kimbrel is how what happens beyond next season affects this offseason.That’s because the nucleus of this team has a one-year shelf life the Red Sox need to address sooner than later.Four players — Chris Sale, Rick Porcello, J.D. Martinez and Xander Bogaerts — are guaranteed to be with the Red Sox for only next season before either their contracts expire (Sale, Porcello), they enter free agency (Bogaerts) or opt out of their deal...
NESN.com Nov 7, 2018
Why Brian Cashman Is Relieved Yankees Didn’t Acquire Chris Sale
As disturbing of a thought as it may be for Boston Red Sox fans, Chris Sale nearly was a member... Read More »
SNY TV Nov 7, 2018
Brian Cashman doesn't regret Yankees passing on Chris Sale trade
Brian Cashman could have pulled the trigger on a deal for Chris Sale, but the White Sox asking price was too high for the Yankees.
SNY TV Nov 7, 2018
Brian Cashman refused to trade these Yankees for Chris Sale in 2016
Brian Cashman could have pulled the trigger on a deal for Chris Sale, but the White Sox asking price was too high for the Yankees.
Over the Monster Nov 6, 2018
We may be waiting a while for contract extensions
Don’t expect them to be right around the corner The upcoming offseason for the Red Sox figures to be a very different one compared to the previous winters in the Dave Dombrowski era. In each of the last three Hot Stove periods, Boston headed into the winter with at least one major need and a willingness to go all out to fill it. First, they traded for Craig Kimbrel and added David Price. The following year, they traded for Chris Sale (and also Tyler Thornburg, though that probably doesn’t belong in this conversation). Finally, last winter they went out and signed J.D. Martinez. Every...
The Republican Nov 5, 2018
Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts an AL MVP finalist but J.D. Martinez isn't; Chris Sale not among AL Cy Young finalists
Boston Red Sox manager is a finalist for the American League Manager of the Year award with Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash and Oakland Athletics' Bob Melvin.
Over the Monster Nov 2, 2018
Daily Red Sox Links: Chris Sale, Dustin Pedroia, Craig Kimbrel
In today’s links, we’re already looking at next season with a healthy Chris Sale and Dustin Pedroia and a possible replacement for Craig Kimbrel. Or maybe Kimbrel will just resign. That would work as well. Chris Sale should be back and fully healthy next season. If Dustin Pedroia is as well, he’ll lead off the season opener. (Ian Browne; MLB.com) I will never get tired of reading about Alex Cora’s exceptional first season as manager. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$) Craig Kimbrel is a free agent this offseason. I’d expect the Red Sox to bring him back, but if not, get ready for...
NESN.com Nov 1, 2018
Chris Sale Injury: Red Sox Don’t Expect Ace To Need Offseason Surgery
The last pitch Chris Sale threw in the 2018 season was a slider that buckled Manny Machado and gave the... Read More »
The Republican Nov 1, 2018
Chris Sale injury: Boston Red Sox anticipate ace to be ready for spring training 'without any surgical procedures' at this point
Red Sox ace Chris Sale should be ready for spring training without needing any surgery "at this point," president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said.
www.bostonherald.com Oct 31, 2018
No shoulder surgery expected for Chris Sale
Despite being scratched twice from postseason starts after throwing only 158 innings in the regular season, Chris Sale is not expected to need offseason surgery on his throwing shoulder.Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said yesterday that the shoulder inflammation that bothered Sale the last few months will likely require rest, but no surgery.“We anticipate him to come to spring training and be 100 percent,” Dombrowski said. “And at this point, without any surgical procedures. We think everything that will take care of it is just rest.”The Red Sox tried to take...
www.bostonherald.com Oct 31, 2018
Dave Dombrowski could be next in line for extension
Are the Red Sox considering a contract extension for Dave Dombrowski?The subject was on the mind of principal owner John Henry yesterday, when he was asked before the World Series parade about the team’s interest in trying to negotiate with Chris Sale, who will be a free agent after 2019.“It’s something I haven’t discussed with Dave, the timing and all that stuff,” Henry said. “We have the same issue — we’re running out of time with Dave Dombrowski as well. There are a lot of things to discuss this winter.”Dombrowski, the president of baseball operations, signed a five-year...
The Republican Oct 31, 2018
Chris Sale potential extension: Boston Red Sox's John Henry says, 'We haven't had any conversations about any contracts'
The Red Sox exercised their club option for ace Chris Sale on Tuesday. Chris Sale, who will earn $15 million in 2019, is eligible for free agency after next season.
NESN.com Oct 31, 2018
Chris Sale, Red Sox Haven’t Started Contract Extension Discussions Yet
The Red Sox announced Tuesday — one day before their World Series parade through the streets of Boston — that... Read More »
Over the Monster Oct 31, 2018
Eduardo Núñez opts into final year of his contract
I missed this one So, I straight-up missed this one earlier in the week. In my defense, I was a little distracted by that whole Red Sox winning the World Series thing, and this bit of news apparently came down immediately after Boston won the whole damn thing. Defensible? That’s up to you! Anyway, this news is just about as surprising as the Red Sox picking up Chris Sale’s $15 million option for next year. Eduardo Núñez had a player option for the final year of his two-year contract signed last winter, and he opted into that and will be a part of Boston’s roster for the winter. And,...
