“New Scapegoat”: Days After Being Rejected by Kim Ng, Red Sox Move Back to a Familiar World Series Winning Face, Fans Still Unhappy

After Kim Ng rejected the Boston Red Sox?s opportunity to interview for the head of baseball operations. But they found someone to fill the position. The new entrant is currently transitioning from the Chicago Cubs after serving them for about 5 years. A 12-year MLB veteran and former assistant general manager and vice president of pitching, this 43-year-old gears up to take on the new role.?

With his pitching expertise and overall baseball knowledge, he is all set to pull the Red Sox up from the abject plight they have found themselves in, in recent years. As the Sox welcomes a new member into their front office after firing Chaim Bloom in September, they anticipate a turnaround in 2024.?

A Potentially Suitable Replacement For Chaim Bloom

Craig Breslow, former Boston reliever, has signed the agreement with the Red Sox as their next director of baseball operations. As reported by @alexspeier, Boston?s offer to Breslow is to take over as team manager as the team attempts to recover from their third last-place campaign in the past four years. It’s worth mentioning that this would be Craig?s 2nd association with the Crimson Hose.?

Breslow’s second run with the Red Sox reflected his reliability as a relief option for Boston. While he was with the Red Sox in 2013, in 61 games, Breslow recorded a 1.81 ERA, helping Boston win the World Series. Speier pointed out that while Breslow might not have as much experience as other contenders for Bloom’s old job, Boston’s new executive does have some similarities to Rangers general manager Chris Young. That said, just a few days ago, Kim Ng had shut down the possibility of working with BoSox.?

Right after Kim Ng resigned from the Miami Marlins after pulling them up to heights as the first female general manager, Boston approached her. But she refused to interview for them owing to the fact that she has other plans (which have not been revealed yet). Nevertheless, the move that Boston has made right now is a foundation for some renewed performance in the upcoming days. But the fans don?t seem too happy about it.?

Here’s What The Fans Had To Say About The Boston Red Sox’s Decision

While some fans spoke of the BoSox?s desperation, some are hopeful that something positive might finally happen for the team. There is, however, a common emotion of unrest among the fans about this decision. And social media is filled with comments emoting that.?

One fan called Breslow a “scapegoat”

Another fan talked about how desperate the Red Sox were, so they offered the role to everyone.

Amid heavy scrutiny, this fan expressed how the Yale University bet might actually be a good one.

There were some fans who lauded the choice since he was a former GM and would likely bring in more help for the helpless Boston Red Sox.

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While the comment flurry goes on to the day, this move by the Red Sox is nothing less than strategic. Owing to the fact that Breslow assisted in overseeing the Cubs’ daily operations, evaluating free agents and the likes, he might be a good fit.

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One must also not forget that he had managed the renovation of the Cubs’ pitching development system to where it is now.

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