Reporters across MLB have predicted the Boston Red Sox to be active in the offseason's starting pitcher market, but the extent of their involvement can be hard to foresee. The Red Sox have promised big offseason moves and failed to deliver in recent season's past, and their commitment to spending is still yet to be seen.
At MLB's annual General Manager meetings held in Las Vegas, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow has done his best to assure media and fans that big changes could be coming this winter. Adding another top-tier starting pitcher is on Boston's checklist, and Breslow hasn't been shy in describing the type of arm he's looking for.