Boston could be a surprise team in the American League this summer, but that will depend on several pieces falling into place.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox veterans will help ease Rafael Devers into leadership role
Just 26, Rafael Devers has become the face of the franchise after signing a contract extension for more than $300 million this winter.
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Tom Caron: Red Sox execs feel the heat during Winter Weekend
Fans booed and heckled team owners and executives at the annual event, expressing their displeasure for the loss of stars Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts.
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Tom Caron: Bruins on historic pace midway through the season
Boston has yet to lose back-to-back games, giving reason for fans to dream of postseason success.
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Tom Caron: Lots of ifs surrounding 2023 Red Sox, but the future looks brighter
Rafael Devers’ contract extension is an encouraging sign that the team is willing to spend big to acquire and keep talent.
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Tom Caron: NHL’s Winter Classic has lost a bit of its luster
Outdoor NHL hockey games once generated excitement, but the league now has staged 36 of them over the past two decades.
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Tom Caron: Celtics, Bruins offer hope heading into 2023. As for other Boston teams …
The Patriots, somehow, are still in control of their playoff destiny, while the Red Sox offseason moves have been puzzling.
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Tom Caron: Veteran Justin Turner should be a boost to Red Sox clubhouse
The acquisition of the free-agent third baseman doesn’t turn Boston into a playoff contender, but he should help lengthen the lineup.
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Tom Caron: Game plan seems murky for Red Sox at winter meetings
Boston has plenty of holes to fill on the 2023 roster and about $80 million available under the luxury tax threshold.
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Tom Caron: Offseason deals should heat up after biggest names sign
Baseball’s Winter Meetings get underway next week as top officials from the Red Sox and other teams gather in person for the first time in three years.