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Implications for the MLB Offseason
As teams prepare for spring training, the focus on Sasaki represents a broader narrative in the MLB offseason, which also hinges on how franchises will position themselves for the future. Among the teams under scrutiny, the Boston Red Sox have emerged as a key player in offseason activities, with potential avenues for signing notable free agents.
One name surfacing is Alex Bregman, a player with substantial ties to Red Sox manager Alex Cora, having worked together previously in Houston. Cora’s insights into Bregman’s versatility, particularly the possibility of him shifting to second base while Rafael Devers retains the third base role, show the Red Soxs' strategic intentions to strengthen their squad.