John Tomase
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Boston, MA, United States
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Don't call Marcelo Mayer the Red Sox' savior, but he may have to be
To say there's a lot riding on Marcelo Mayer would be an understatement. John Tomase lays out the high expectations for the Red Sox' top prospect and what Mayer's future means for the organization as a whole. → Read More
Issues continue to pile up for Yankees, which is good news for Red Sox
The Red Sox have issues of their own, but has anyone noticed how the Yankees are an absolute mess right now? John Tomase breaks down New York's woes and why they're good for the Sox. → Read More
Red Sox OF Masataka Yoshida has huge day at WBC to lead Japan
Japan is one of the leading contenders at the 2023 World Baseball Classic, and they are off to a great start thanks to one of the new Red Sox outfielders, writes our John Tomase. → Read More
Tomase: Duvall's full-time transition to center a perilous bet for Red Sox
Making the switch to center field late in your career isn't easy, but that's the challenge Adam Duvall faces in Boston. And as John Tomase explains, the Red Sox don't really have any other good options at that position. → Read More
Tomase: Five reasons to feel good about Sox at halfway point of spring training
Spring training has gone pretty well for the Red Sox. Will it translate to the MLB regular season? John Tomase shares five reasons to feel good about this year's team. → Read More
2023 Spring Training: Warning signs quickly piling up for undefeated Red Sox
The Red Sox haven't lost yet in spring training, but as John Tomase explains, there's already some trouble brewing beneath the surface with the health of some very important contributors. → Read More
Kenley Jansen, a switch-hitting closer with pop, misses putting on a show in BP
Red Sox fans will get to watch one of the more accomplished closers of his generation this season in Kenley Jansen, but as John Tomase writes, his feats with the bat in his hand are "Hall of Fame" worthy. → Read More
Chris Sale never considered opting out of Red Sox contract, intends to start earning his money
Chris Sale didn't consider opting out of his contract despite hardly pitching the past few years due to injury. But with a clean slate in 2023, the Red Sox southpaw intends to start earning his money. → Read More
Tomase: Why Alex Verdugo invited a mariachi band to Red Sox camp
Spring training took on a festive feel on Monday morning when the Red Sox clubhouse doors opened and a mariachi band paraded in. Our John Tomase shares why Alex Verdugo invited the mariachi band to JetBlue Park. → Read More
Praise the pitch clock, which is already transforming how we watch Red Sox baseball
The pitch clock is already having an incredibly positive impact on the sport of baseball, writes John Tomase, including a better viewing experience for fans in the ballpark and on television. → Read More
There's another MLB owner putting John Henry to shame, and it's not Steve Cohen
Gone are the days of John Henry paying whatever it takes to win a World Series. As John Tomase writes, Henry's latest comments about the "false narrative" surrounding his team stand in stark contrast to those of Phillies owner John Middleton. → Read More
Before showing Shohei Ohtani the money, Red Sox first must prove they can win
If you want the Red Sox to go after Shohei Ohtani next winter, you'd better hope they win a lot more games in 2023. John Tomase explains why Boston's upcoming season may determine whether it even has a shot at the two-way superstar. → Read More
Here's how Red Sox could massively benefit from change in MLB schedule
John Tomase explains how an under-the-radar change in the MLB schedule could benefit the Red Sox tremendously and might even help them compete for a wild card berth in the American League in 2023. → Read More
Matt Barnes has candid reaction to being DFA'd, traded by Red Sox
Matt Barnes candidly admitted this week that he was blindsided by the Red Sox trading him. Our insider John Tomase explains why it shouldn't have been such a surprise to the former Boston reliever. → Read More
New Red Sox reliever Richard Bleier owns one of the wildest records in MLB history
The Red Sox acquired a record-setting reliever on Monday – even if it's a record he'd rather forget. → Read More
How Triston Casas can make or break the Red Sox offense in 2023 season
The Red Sox signed a bunch of veterans this winter, but if they're going to contend in 2023, they need homegrown players to step up. Triston Casas is near the top of that list, writes John Tomase. → Read More
Tomase: Alfaro signing a reminder that Red Sox are unsettled at catcher
We may soon find out how important Christian Vazquez was to the stability of the Red Sox catching situation. As our John Tomase writes, the current options behind the plate heading into 2023 don't exactly inspire confidence. → Read More
Three free agents who could help Red Sox salvage what's left of offseason
There are still players available in free agency who could fill holes on the Red Sox roster. Our John Tomase identifies the three names Boston should consider adding ahead of Opening Day. → Read More
Leftover Red Sox notes from Chaim Bloom's future to Alex Cora's looming sell job
John Tomase gives his leftover takes from a very busy week with the Red Sox, including Chaim Bloom's long-term vision, Tom Werner's comments about Fenway Sports Group and more. → Read More
Tomase: Red Sox have a plan, but it risks leading to irrelevance
Red Sox chairman Tom Werner insisted during Rafael Devers' press conference that the organization isn't rebuilding and has a plan to stay competitive. Our John Tomase explains why Boston's vision could lead to irrelevance in 2023 and beyond. → Read More