In theory, every team in baseball would like to add a big bat. If cost were not an issue, even the most thunderous lineup in the game would have some opportunity to improve.
And in that way, the Red Sox are just like everyone else. They want more home runs, more slugging, more offense.
But what is bat-first market, really?
With many teams rebuilding, many others facing financial limits, and still others facing much bigger issues than first base, designated hitter and the outfield corners, the market for free agents like J.D. Martinez, Eric Hosmer and Carlos Santana is relatively limited.