Fenway Sports Group Chairman Tom Werner unequivocally shot down rumors of the group's waning interest in the Boston Red Sox and the speculation of a potential sale. The team is likely to have a smaller payroll compared to the previous year, as indicated by comments suggesting the Red Sox will not match last year's payroll. Manager Alex Cora has been described as 'singing a sweet tune' about the 2024 Red Sox, raising questions about the alignment with the front office's strategy. Executives from other teams have claimed that the Red Sox need to cut costs, and the front office has acknowledged that they will 'stay the course' without major upgrades. This sentiment was echoed during the Winter Weekend event, where owner John Henry was conspicuously absent. In player news, Rougned Odor has signed with the Yomiuri Giants in Japan after 10 seasons in the majors. The Red Sox's current focus appears to be on selling the past and the future, while the present remains uncertain. The team has been in contact with the top remaining free-agent starters, but it is unclear if they are serious contenders. Additionally, there have been no 'substantial conversations' about a new contract for Alex Cora.
Alex Cora and the #RedSox have yet to have any "substantial conversations" about a new contract https://t.co/KcBdt02G4R https://t.co/UkrEpB81iZ
Red Sox did their best to tamp down expectations this weekend, but they’re still in contact with the top remaining free-agent starters. Whether they’re serious or not is the question. This much is true: majority of fans are angry.
Garrett Whitlock? More like 'Granite' Whitlock ⛰ @jtomase on how the Red Sox pitcher remade himself this offseason with the goal of taking on a larger role in 2024 🔽 https://t.co/pIOaIwjTl4
The #Astros have yet to engage in extension talks with a handful of core players this winter. On that and more from Houston: https://t.co/r4f8TKpigf https://t.co/lvENhAcabb
At Winter Weekend, Alex Cora called for Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock, Kutter Crawford, and Brayan Bello to take a step forward for the 2024 Red Sox. Here's how Houck responded. https://t.co/Mv3nEk5nnP
After 10 seasons in the majors, Rougned Odor is seeking out a new opportunity in Japan: https://t.co/IHJWf7L59k https://t.co/hkCvIGcz1l
MLB rumors: Red Sox will 'probably' cut payroll in 2024; Rougned Odor heads to Japan; White Sox sign John Brebbia https://t.co/x2vs2dLv3Q
There have been no extension conversations with Jose Altuve or Alex Bregman, Astros general manager Dana Brown said.
"The issue for ownership won't be boos, but shrugs." @jtomase reports from Winter Weekend in Springfield, where Red Sox brass (minus a conspicuously absent John Henry) attempted to justify another quiet offseason: https://t.co/iHXjl6m0WO
John Brebbia, Garrett Crochet, and Gregory Santos on the 2024 White Sox. https://t.co/1ek00U2zgO
Rougned Odor inks deal to play overseas in Japan https://t.co/DcpwNygnnA
On baseball, from @PeteAbe: At Winter Weekend, Red Sox say they will stay the course, so don’t expect major upgrades https://t.co/RZlT4ODfxT
Rougie Odor signing with Yomiuri Giants
On Baseball: The Red Sox are selling the past and the future these days. The present? Not so much: https://t.co/bCw52txkpq
The #RedSox are "probably" going to have a smaller payroll in 2024: https://t.co/xOA8CXD8Mi https://t.co/EbzwnsmDRk
At Winter Weekend, Red Sox say they will stay the course, so don’t expect major upgrades https://t.co/EjTxoPCY6i For weeks, execs from teams talking to Red Sox claim they have to cut $, that Breslow doesn't have payroll he thought, that FSG suffered off-season losses...
Red Sox notebook: Alex Cora is singing a sweet tune about the 2024 Red Sox, but is that in harmony with the front office? https://t.co/QlGVfYU5Dd
Kennedy: Red Sox Not Likely To Match Last Year's Payroll https://t.co/Quux9se5ty https://t.co/UgEUtFkABJ
A perception exists among fans that Fenway Sports Group isn't as invested in the Red Sox as they once were. Could they sell the team? Chairman Tom Werner unequivocally shot down the notion on Friday. https://t.co/58Nc8mPwNH