Sean McAdam

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  • Dec 21, 2016

    McAdam: Clear that payroll drove Red Sox' decision to deal Buchholz

    In dealing from a position of strength when it came to moving one of their excess starting pitchers, the Red Sox made it clear what they were prioritizing: reducing payroll. The Red Sox shipped veteran Clay Buchholz to the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday in exchange for minor league second baseman Josh Tobias.      Tobias, 24, has yet to play above Single…

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  • Dec 8, 2016

    Dombrowski knows ‘winning the winter' isn't the ultimate goal

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md — In the span on less than 12 hours earlier this week, the Red Sox injected some impact players onto their roster, moves that cost them a large chunk of their farm system but made them the prohibitive favorites in the American League.    By adding All-Star starter Chris Sale, power set-up man Tyler Thornburg and first baseman…

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  • Dec 8, 2016

    Red Sox re-acquire INF Rutledge in Rule 5 draft

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — On Wednesday afternoon, Dave Dombrowski was asked what else he might be searching for to complete his roster.     Dombrowski, noting that Travis Shaw had been dealt away in the trade that brought the Red Sox reliever Tyler Thornburg, said the Red Sox could use another utility infielder to compete with left-handed-hitting Marco Hernandez.     On…

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  • Dec 7, 2016

    Red Sox notes: Sox did their homework researching Sale's character

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — In today’s game, teams are sure to do their homework when bringing in a star player. For either a big free agent or trade acquisition, clubs want to know everything they can about the individual. New starter Chris Sale passes that test for the Red Sox. “There’s always an on-field (personality) and away from the...

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  • Dec 8, 2016

    Red Sox ‘not going to rush' to trade pitching depth after acquiring Sale

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The addition of Chris Sale to the Red Sox’ rotation has created a rare glut of starting pitchers, including seven with major league experience. That means that at least one will have to be moved in a trade. But Red Sox’ president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski isn’t in any hurry. “We’re not aggressively looking...

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  • Dec 7, 2016

    With trade rumors finally over, Sale shifts attention to dominating in Boston

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Chris Sale had been the subject of so many trade rumors for the past year that he admitted feeling somewhat like “the monkey in the middle.” On Tuesday, the rumors became reality when Sale learned he was being shipped to the Red Sox in exchange for a package of four prospects.    It meant leaving the Chicago…

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  • Dec 7, 2016

    McAdam: With Sale's arrival, Sox set to ship out other starting pitchers

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Now that they’ve done with additions, it may be time for the Red Sox to start subtracting. MORE ON THE TRADE Red Sox acquire Chris Sale in blockbuster deal with White Sox McAdam: This move means the future is NOW Ortiz: My boy Sale to Boston? You guys got me thinking . . . Yanks GM:…

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  • Dec 6, 2016

    Red Sox sign Mitch Moreland for one year

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Having spent the early part of Tuesday addressing their bullpen and starting rotation, the Red Sox turned their attention to their offense later on and reached agreement with first baseman Mitch Moreland on a one-year, $5.5 million deal. Moreland will likely play first base against most righthanders, with Hanley Ramirez shifting to the DH spot. Regarded…

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  • Dec 7, 2016

    Dombrowski on trading top prospects: ‘You go for it'

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Red Sox are coming off a 94-win season and a division title.     MORE ON THE TRADE Red Sox acquire Chris Sale in blockbuster deal with White Sox McAdam: This move means the future is NOW McAdam: With a glut of starting pitchers on the roster, who’s shipping out? Ortiz: My boy Sale to Boston?…

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  • Dec 7, 2016

    McAdam: For Dombrowski and Red Sox, the future is now

    NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Dave Dombrowski has jumped in. All in. With both feet. MORE ON THE TRADE Red Sox acquire Chris Sale in blockbuster deal with White Sox McAdam: With a glut of starting pitchers on the roster, who’s shipping out? Ortiz: My boy Sale to Boston? You guys got me thinking . . . Yanks GM: Red Sox…

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