The Boston Red Sox have checked in with seemingly every available infield free agent or trade candidate this season, and after losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs, their dilligence seemed wise.
But over a week later, Boston still hasn't responded to the death of the reunion that many reporters and insiders thought was inevitable. Most sources in the know believe that the Sox will finish their roster with an 11th offseason trade, but there are a few free agent infield options still available, as well.
On January 21 during Ranger Suárez's introductory press conference, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made a statement about improving the infield defense.