The Boston Red Sox held their end-of-season news conference Monday after reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2021.“It felt like a great step forward,” team president Sam Kennedy said.Last week, the Red Sox faced the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series, winning Game 1, but losing Games 2 and 3.Manager Alex Cora admitted it wasn’t a perfect season, but he said he was proud of the team.“As far as the overall season, for me, I had a blast,” Cora said. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said that with the team’s rebuild over, the focus is now on contending every year.>> Download the free WMUR app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play << “We’ve talked a lot about how this window of contention is upon us,” Breslow said. This season, the Red Sox saw key free-agent additions such as Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman pay off, while young players like Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela showed promise.However, the season wasn’t without challenges. Boston traded arguably its best player, Rafael Devers, in June, and Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Triston Casas all missed significant time with injuries.Still, the Sox pushed through and brought October baseball back to New England. Looking ahead, Alex Bregman and Trevor Story could opt out of their contracts and test free agency. The team also holds a club option on outfielder Jarren Duran.Starting pitching and power hitting are expected to be top priorities entering the offseason.>> Subscribe to WMUR’s YouTube channel <<
BOSTON —
The Boston Red Sox held their end-of-season news conference Monday after reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2021.
“It felt like a great step forward,” team president Sam Kennedy said.
Last week, the Red Sox faced the New York Yankees in the American League Wild Card Series, winning Game 1, but losing Games 2 and 3.
Manager Alex Cora admitted it wasn’t a perfect season, but he said he was proud of the team.
“As far as the overall season, for me, I had a blast,” Cora said.
Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow said that with the team’s rebuild over, the focus is now on contending every year.
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“We’ve talked a lot about how this window of contention is upon us,” Breslow said.
This season, the Red Sox saw key free-agent additions such as Garrett Crochet and Aroldis Chapman pay off, while young players like Roman Anthony and Ceddanne Rafaela showed promise.
However, the season wasn’t without challenges. Boston traded arguably its best player, Rafael Devers, in June, and Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Triston Casas all missed significant time with injuries.
Still, the Sox pushed through and brought October baseball back to New England.
Looking ahead, Alex Bregman and Trevor Story could opt out of their contracts and test free agency. The team also holds a club option on outfielder Jarren Duran.
Starting pitching and power hitting are expected to be top priorities entering the offseason.
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