AGRI Biz

Let’s set the debate aside for the moment over the Red Sox's shift in philosophy. Volumes were written this winter (here and elsewhere) about the front office’s desire to transition the team more towards pitching and defense. What can be said with near certainty is that once Theo and Company decided to head in this direction, it was clear the club should spend its $80 million on pitcher John Lackey instead of hitter Jason Bay. The acquisition of Lackey did several things. It extended the rotation. It gave the club three potential aces atop the rotation. It provides the front office with the luxury of including Clay Buchholz in a deal for 1B Adrian Gonzalez at the trade deadline IF the front office determines the offense to be wanting as the season progresses. But did it tip the ...

Read Full Article at Bleacher Report - MLB
Article written by Jeffrey Brown