Over the weekend the first big domino of the Boston Red Sox offseason fell, with J.D. Martinez declining to use his opt out, staying in Boston for 2022. There has been some mixed reaction to the news, but there is plenty to be happy about as a fan. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe)
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With the weekend behind us and all of the various roster decisions made, we have a bit clearer a picture of Boston’s coming winter, and the offseason can start in earnest.