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The Boston Red Sox are gearing up for what could be their most active offseason in years, and manager Alex Cora is confident the team is prepared to make significant moves. Appearing at Boston College on Saturday for a leadership conference hosted by the Latin American Business Club, Cora hinted at an ambitious approach to free agency and trade opportunities, fueling excitement among fans.<\/p>\n

After a disappointing 81-81 season, the Red Sox have signaled their intent to shift focus from player development to bolstering the major league roster. \u201cI think the talk (internally) has been more about the big league club instead of player development, and that\u2019s a positive for the fan base,\u201d Cora said, via Chris Cotillo of MassLive. \u201cWe have a plan in place. We know there are certain aspects of the roster that we have to improve. I think we\u2019re going to be very aggressive on that.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boston has already been linked to some of the biggest names in the market, including star free agents like Blake Snell, Max Fried, and Corbin Burnes, as well as trade targets such as Garrett Crochet. The team is reportedly in the mix for Juan Soto, although the Yankees and Mets are considered the favorites to land the superstar. Cora was coy when asked about Soto, only acknowledging the slugger in passing. \u201cPeople seem to love Juan Soto and his shuffle,\u201d Cora said with a smirk, stopping short of confirming any direct discussions.<\/p>\n

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Cora admitted to traveling extensively during the offseason, though he kept details under wraps. \u201cI can\u2019t say I went or not,\u201d he said when asked about his rumored meeting with Soto\u2019s representatives in Southern California. \u201cObviously, there\u2019s a process in place. We\u2019re trying to gather as much information as possible. This started at the GM Meetings.\u201d<\/p>\n

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One area where the Red Sox have already made moves is the bullpen. Boston recently signed veteran lefty reliever Justin Wilson to a one-year, $2.25 million contract. Cora expressed enthusiasm about the addition, noting Wilson\u2019s potential to contribute despite recent struggles. \u201cHe kind of struggled at the end, but early in the season, his stuff was really good,\u201d Cora said. \u201cVeteran. He has been doing it for a while. The more the better. That\u2019s the way I see it.\u201d<\/p>\n

While the free agent and trade markets remain quiet for now, Cora expects activity to pick up after Tuesday\u2019s deadline for players to accept or decline qualifying offers. \u201cI think everything starts, business-wise and industry-wise, from Tuesday on,\u201d he explained. \u201cSee who is who and who\u2019s going to be with who, and then go from there.\u201d<\/p>\n

For now, the Red Sox appear committed to building on the progress made last season. \u201cWe\u2019re in a good place,\u201d Cora said. \u201cThere were some good stories. Guys got better. Guys can still get better. And there\u2019s a plan in place.\u201d With heightened expectations and a proactive front office, the Red Sox are poised to deliver an offseason that could redefine their trajectory for years to come.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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