John Tomase, June 15:"It's always going to be something with Chris Sale." Or is it the fact that you're always injured, have only made nine starts since August of 2019, and are now assaulting an inanimate object like an outtake from "Walker, Texas Ranger," even though your team desperately needs you and you're finally on the cusp of a return?" Is it blatantly disrespecting a lower rung of the organization by destroying some property because why else is it there except to serve as an outlet for your rage? Is it simply the hardo nature of smashing and kicking a hallway flat screen because you're "intense" and need to make sure a bunch of minor leaguers can hear it? "It's hard to decide what's most offensive about Chris Sale channeling the Hulk after a lousy rehab outing on Wednesday in Worcester. Sale was caught on camera smashing a television in the hallway, prompting this reaction from Tomase: His performances in those games were overshadowed by his meltdown after a rough start with Triple-A Worcester. Our John Tomase reacted to the news by stating Sale's injury "has the 2022 season already feeling like it's not meant to be." That was before it was announced he was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a setback.Īs he did in 2021, Sale returned to the mound in the summer for a handful of minor league rehab stints. Sale's 2022 debut was delayed as he suffered a stress fracture in his rib cage during the lockout. But in late February, their hopes were dashed. Red Sox fans looked forward to seeing their ace Chris Sale return to the rotation for a full season. The Bogaerts drama brought a negative vibe into the 2022 Red Sox season, but it wasn't the only downer. ![]() John Tomase, Lou Merlo ni, April 18: Sox offer to Bogaerts 'insane", "pointless' John Tomase, April 14: "Let's just save everyone a lot of trouble between now and November: Xander Bogaerts is gone." A visibly upset Bogaerts spoke to reporters stating "they offered, but it didn't work out." At that point, it was starting to become clear that Story could wind up being Bogaerts' replacement. Less than a month after the addition of Story, it was revealed Bogaerts and the Red Sox were never close in contract extension negotiations during the offseason. John Tomase, March 21: What does Trevor Story signing mean for Xander Bogaerts? John Tomase, March 20: With Trevor Story signing, the Red Sox are back to spending money Here were a couple of notable takes from our Red Sox insider John Tomase shortly after the signing was announced: The deal remains the largest handed out to a free agent during Chaim Bloom's tenure.Īdding Story sparked plenty of reactions - some positive, some negative - but the biggest takeaway was what it possibly meant for the future of homegrown shortstop Xander Bogaerts. They finally broke their silence with the signing of shortstop Trevor Story to a six-year, $140 million contract. It was a quiet few months for the Red Sox even before and after the lockout. ![]() In Bello and Casas, Red Sox have two future pieces worth celebrating No major-league transactions could be made from Dec. 2 upon the expiration of the 2016 collective bargaining agreement (CBA). The 2021-22 MLB offseason was a drag, and not just for Sox fans. Here's a look back at the top Red Sox storylines of 2022. It was a year to forget for Red Sox Nation, but it's worth reflecting on as we head into 2023. The final months of the calendar year only added to the fanbase's frustration. As for the 2022 season itself, it was a letdown year filled with injuries, questionable decisions from the front office, and talks of Bogaerts' potential offseason departure. ![]() The seemingly never-ending Chris Sale saga and the addition of shortstop Trevor Story were the other top Red Sox stories of an offseason marred by the Major League Baseball lockout. Bogaerts was set to opt out of his contract and become a free agent after the 2022 campaign and Devers was scheduled for free agency one year after him. When the thrill of the deep postseason run wore off, the focus shifted to the uncertain futures of franchise cornerstones Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers. Their effort inspired optimism heading into the offseason, though it didn't take long for certain storylines to cast a dark cloud over the club for 2022. The Boston Red Sox shocked the world by advancing to the American League Championship Series in 2021.
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