https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/page/21/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/is-marcelo-mayer-the-red-soxs-third-baseman-of-the-future-r5983/Is Marcelo Mayer the answer to resolving Boston's third base vacancy? Let's take a dive into what he brings to the table. If not, let's explore the other options available. View the full article5983Sun, 08 Feb 2026 13:46:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/isiah-kiner-falefa-fills-a-role-but-not-a-void-for-red-sox-r5965/Well, the Boston Red Sox did get a defensive-minded middle infielder, as promised, signing Isiah Kiner-Falefa for one year and $6 million. Visions of Pete Alonso playing alongside of Alex Bregman have gone by the wayside as the front office has committed to bolstering the infield defense. Kiner-...5965Sat, 07 Feb 2026 14:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/who-will-win-red-soxs-opening-day-second-base-job-r5963/Between a quartet of quality middle infielders, which option stands out as the best fit for the Boston Red Sox's second base opening in 2026? In the mix are Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Nick Sogard, David Hamilton, and Romy Gonzalez. View the full article5963Sat, 07 Feb 2026 13:48:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-sign-brendan-rodgers-to-minor-league-deal-r5947/The Boston Red Sox continue to add to their infield depth, as they signed Brendan Rodgers to a minor-league deal with an invitation to spring training as first reported by MassLive’s Chris Cotillo. Rodgers is the second veteran infielder that Craig Breslow has brought into the organiza...5947Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:00:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/isiah-kiner-falefas-signing-is-solid-low-risk-move-by-red-sox-r5943/Though he shouldn't start at second base, Isiah Kiner-Falefa brings more versatility, speed, and defense to a Boston Red Sox bench brimming with quality depth. View the full article5943Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:39:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/draft-develop-trade-red-soxs-offseason-strategy-reveals-immense-confidence-in-pitching-lab-r5931/Upon trading David Sandlin to the Chicago White Sox as part of the Jordan Hicks salary dump, Craig Breslow and the Boston Red Sox effectively wiped their hands clean of all of their vaunted pitching depth in the span of about three months. What was once a 40-man roster littered with pitchin...5931Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/running-out-of-gas-three-trade-options-for-red-sox-to-replace-jordan-hicks-velocity-r5901/In what some (e.g., me) are calling the move of the offseason, the Boston Red Sox have traded Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox in a move to get the majority of his salary off of their payroll. While moving Hicks to the other Sox team likely makes the bullpen better — his 8.20 ERA and -0.4 f...5901Thu, 05 Feb 2026 12:15:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/isiah-kiner-falefa-adds-solid-depth-but-uninspiring-starting-option-to-red-soxs-infield-r5896/As expected, the Boston Red Sox have done something to add to their infield mix, signing veteran utility man Isiah Kiner-Falefa to a one-year deal. With all due respect to Nate Eaton and Nick Sogard, this is now one of the least inspiring positional battles we've seen in some time. Tha...5896Thu, 05 Feb 2026 00:47:54 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/gage-ziehl-brings-a-high-floor-to-red-soxs-farm-system-r5878/The Boston Red Sox pulled off one of their more questionable trades of the offseason, where they managed to move Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox. Going with Hicks to Chicago was David Sandlin, two players to be named later and $8 million. Returning to Boston was pitcher Gage Ziehl and a pl...5878Wed, 04 Feb 2026 11:58:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/former-red-sox-prospect-david-sandlin-interview-r5862/Former Red Sox pitcher (and current White Sox pitcher) David Sandlin joins Talk Sox to discuss what he was doing when the trade sending him to Chicago went down, why Revenge Of The Sith is the best Star Wars movie, and how being traded from Kansas City to Boston back in 2024 felt. View the ful...5862Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:41:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/lefties-galore-red-sox-face-lineup-headache-with-jarren-duran-triston-casas-and-masataka-yoshida-r5852/Pitchers and catchers report next week, and there are still multiple unanswered questions for the Boston Red Sox to answer. There is an overwhelming amount of depth in the outfield and on the bench. As it stands today, the Red Sox have four legitimate outfield options in Roman Anthony, Ceddanne...5852Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:01:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/breaking-down-the-jordan-hicks-trade-return-gage-ziehl-r5847/The Boston Red Sox made a deal with their frequent (as of late) trade suitor, the White Sox, over the weekend. In sending Jordan Hicks and a fellow righty, David Sandlin, along with $8 million, to Chicago, Fenway faithful get a minor league arm they could see in the next year or two. Enter Gage...5847Mon, 02 Feb 2026 23:43:02 +0000