If the Red Sox fail to make the playoffs, the blame won’t lie solely with their shaky defense, deteriorating pitching staff, or the taunts from opposing teams. The real culprit is the offseason.
The current late-season decline shouldn’t distract from the reality that was clear all along. We pointed it out when it happened, reiterated it when the team unexpectedly got off to a good start, and we’re emphasizing it once more: if the ownership had provided just a bit more support during the last offseason, the Red Sox wouldn’t be anxiously watching the Kansas City Royals’ standings or counting on 44-year-old Rich Hill to rescue the season.
The team’s lack of crucial offseason moves has left them vulnerable, turning what could have been a promising season into one where they are now scrambling to stay competitive. The struggles they face now are a direct result of the front office’s failure to invest in strengthening the roster when they had the chance. Instead of solidifying their chances, the Red Sox find themselves relying on fading veteran players and hoping for the best, rather than confidently pushing towards the postseason. This lack of foresight could very well be what costs them their playoff hopes.
