There have been a few articles, but I think "hammering" is a bit of an exaggeration. There are questions, yes, but I think even the most critical articles wind up asking, "if not Dombrowski, who?" And it's not like a daily thing. Sports blab has shifted over largely to football now, Sox fans are resigned this is not our year and that the organization has some pondering to do. But it's not like the pitchforks and firebrands are out.
Eovaldi's deal is four years at about $70 million. It was a gamble, this year we lost. We'll see if he can get another good year or two. I wasn't actually horrified that they took a chance on Eovaldi, he is, after all, a Yankee killer.
I'm surprised Dombrowski is taking the fall for the Sale deal. Henry all but came out and confessed he was behind this after the f*** up with Lackey. I was happy they kept Price too. I know he's had his ups and downs, but I still think he can be a solid contributor, and has finally proven he can do it in the playoffs. Again, it's all gambles. You don't win them all, but until this season Dombrowski's average was pretty good. We'll see what next year brings.
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