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John Tomase

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Tomase: Chris Martin's Dad Changed His Life, and Now He Pitches in His Memory

Chris Martin’s dad, Matt, bought him a plane ticket that saved his MLB career and changed his life. Back with the Red Sox, the veteran reliever thinks his arrival in Boston isn’t a coincidence, writes our John Tomase. → Read More

Tomase: Here's Why the Adalberto Mondesi Trade Might Be a Bad Thing

Adalberto Mondesi has the potential to be a solid player in Boston. But as John Tomase writes, the injured infielder is one of many risk/reward players whom the Red Sox are relying on to be necessary contributors. → Read More

Tomase: Red Sox Should Trade Devers Now Before He Leaves Next Fall

First Mookie Betts. Then Xander Bogaerts. We know how this movie ends. As John Tomase writes, it’s time for the Red Sox to come to terms with the fact that Rafael Devers will be “unaffordable” next offseason and trade him now to maximize the return. → Read More

Tomase: Kenley Jansen Is Exactly What Red Sox Needed

Chaim Bloom made his first big splash of the MLB offseason count. John Tomase explains why Kenley Jansen is the perfect fit for a Red Sox bullpen that paid the price in 2022 for not having a dominant ninth-inning option. → Read More

Tomase: Can the Red Sox and Rafael Devers Still Get a Deal Done?

With news that the Red Sox and Rafael Devers are approximately $80 million apart in contract negotiations, our John Tomase is feeling more confident that the two sides will figure out a long-term solution. → Read More

Tomase: Marcelo Mayer Holds Key to Chaim Bloom's Red Sox Rebuild

Chaim Bloom has prioritized re-stocking the Red Sox’ farm system, but the success of his plan depends largely on how Boston’s big catch — shortstop Marcelo Mayer — pans out, writes John Tomase. → Read More

Tomase: Red Sox Rotation Filled With Question Marks

The Red Sox aren’t short on candidates for their 2023 starting rotation, especially if they bring back Nathan Eovadli. But John Tomase is by no means impressed with the quality of Boston’s apparent options. → Read More

Tomase: Is Jayson Tatum Better Than Defending NBA MVP Nikola Jokic?

Nikola Jokic’s back-to-back MVPs speak for themselves. But ahead of tonight’s Celtics-Nuggets showdown, John Tomase argues that Jayson Tatum has blossomed into a more complete player than Denver’s star big man. → Read More

Tomase: Bloom Could Solve Multiple Issues by Taking This Big Swing

The Red Sox have money to spend as the offseason kicks into high gear around the league. If Chaim Bloom wants to make a splash and energize his fan base, our John Tomase has the perfect free agent signing. → Read More

Tomase: 2 Plays That Illustrate Tatum's Evolution to Selfless Superstar

We’ve all seen Jayson Tatum make strides as a scorer and playmaker. But two plays in Tuesday’s season opener stood out to John Tomase as evidence that Tatum’s mindset has changed. → Read More

Tomase: Why Red Sox Should Make One More Push for Jose Abreu in Free Agency

The Red Sox have twice tried and failed to acquire Jose Abreu since the slugger entered the league nine years ago. Our John Tomase makes the case for why Boston should make one more run for the talented slugger. → Read More

Tomase: With Red Sox Desperate to Keep Xander Bogaerts, Scott Boras Smells Blood

Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox seemingly have offered hope that the sides can find agreement on a new contract. But that narrative ignores a key player in power agent Scott Boras, whose track record suggests his client won’t be taking any discounts, writes John Tomase. → Read More

Tomase: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown Ready to Cement Their Place in Celtics History

There’s a high bar in Boston, where the Celtics have raised 17 banners. That shouldn’t overshadow what Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown have already accomplished — and what they’re still capable of, writes John Tomase. → Read More

What Arbitration Projections Tell Us About Red Sox Roster, Offseason Plans

Rafael Devers is the headliner, but the Red Sox have several important players heading to arbitration this winter. John Tomase uses the latest arbitration salary projections to predict who might stay and who might go from that group. → Read More

J.D. Martinez Situation Highlights Red Sox' Muddied Future at Designated Hitter

The Red Sox have had two prolific designated hitters for most of the 21st century, but J.D. Martinez’s expected departure could signal a philosophy shift, writes our John Tomase. → Read More

How Alex Cora Wants Red Sox to Improve as the ‘Best Worst Team in Baseball'

Chaim Bloom has several roster holes to fill this offseason. But manager Alex Cora believes the Red Sox also need to change their mindset if they want to emerge from the AL East basement, writes John Tomase. → Read More

Xander Bogaerts Reminds Red Sox Why They'd Be Foolish to Let Him Go

As if the Red Sox needed any more reminders, Xander Bogaerts once again showed why the team must re-sign him this winter, writes John Tomase. → Read More

Red Sox Players Need to Recognize Their Role in Kevin Plawecki's Departure

News that Kevin Plawecki was sent packing over the weekend didn’t sit well with the Red Sox clubhouse. As our John Tomase writes, if the collective group had played better in 2022 their beloved backup catcher may still be here. → Read More

Post-Deadline Malaise Clarifies Futures of Nathan Eovaldi, J.D. Martinez With Red Sox

The futures of J.D. Martinez and Nathan Eovaldi were once difficult decisions for the Red Sox. But as John Tomase writes, the answers couldn’t be more clear for Chaim Bloom based on what’s transpired the last couple months. → Read More

Xander Bogaerts Won't Be Giving the Red Sox a Hometown Discount This Winter

Xander Bogaerts isn’t having a career year, but his numbers in 2022 will ensure that some team will pay him handsomely this winter. As John Tomase writes, a “hometown discount” is a pipe dream. → Read More