The frustration felt due to the Red Sox’ largely quiet offseason has not just been limited to a fanbase hoping to avoid a fourth last-place finish in five seasons.
Both current and past Red Sox players have vented about Boston’s hesitancy to dole out hefty contracts this winter.
Dustin Pedroia reportedly FaceTimed into a dinner with Alex Cora and team executives earlier this year to remind them that several marquee free agents were still available on the marker. Boston’s top slugger in Rafael Devers even acknowledged last month that Boston’s roster could still use more reinforcements.