Matt Barnes’ future with the Red Sox is still hanging in the balance. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic)
The calculus that will go into the decision to bring him back is what makes things complicated. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal)
Regardless of what happens with Barnes, the Red Sox may have a chance to start spending very soon. It all depends on how the non-tender deadline shakes out. John Tomase has some suggestions of players to target if things get wild, including Kris Bryant. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
But maybe that money will go toward younger, less proven players with upside.