This past offseason was supposed to be impactful. The Red Sox had reset the luxury tax penalties over the previous two seasons, and after a miserable 2020 season they had arrived in contention earlier than expected. The Red Sox finished the 2021 season two wins away from reaching the World Series while also being financially nimble enough to add to the roster in a meaningful way. Chaim Bloom ultimately failed to deliver an offseason that the team both needed and had earned.
My optimism for a strong offseason of additions was warranted given the new reality of both the Red Sox being a good team and the lack of penalties for spending.