The Boston Red Sox have roughly two months to explore the offseason markets — trade and free agency — to improve their roster after the organization endured a third consecutive postseason swing-and-miss last season.
Boston took a handful of injured-list punches, engaged in the trade market by making several last-minute acquisitions that didn’t pan out and fell flat by going 11-15 in September to finish the year an even 81-81. That leaves everything on the front office and chief baseball...