The Boston Red Sox have long confused stubbornness with strategy, and John Henry remains their most committed believer. Payroll flexibility may look sharp on a balance sheet, but it rarely inspires champagne showers in October. Alex Bregman , meanwhile, has stitched himself into Boston’s very core, the heartbeat the clubhouse desperately needed. And yet, Henry’s history suggests loyalty isn’t the currency the Red Sox are ever willing to spend wisely.
You remember the time when the Boston Red Sox were winning championships? One of the most important factors during those runs was the players in the clubhouse. Under John Henry, they have always been shaky, but for the past few years, they have been unstable, and it looks like anything can happen at any time.
Now, it looks like that club