Whether or not you’re personally observing a Black Friday boycott this year, Craig Breslow has some shopping to do. We’ve already seen him wheeling and dealing, trying to make the moves we need to get past the first round of the 2026 postseason. Thanksgiving was late this year, so that means the holiday shopping season is short. Better get going, Craig Breslow. [Consults list.]

Do what it takes to re-sign Alex Bregman. Probably five years, $160M.

The price was right on Sonny Gray but I wouldn’t classify him as a Number Two Starter. Craig Breslow might, but if he does that means I’ve bought into his off-season schtick again.

How about Framber Valdez near the top of our rotation for a contract in the neighborhood of six years and $168M? With the groundballs he generates, it’s a good thing

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