Talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.” The post Red Sox reportedly rebuffed Twins’ request for big-league OFs during Joe Ryan trade discussions appeared first on Boston.

Joe Ryan would have been a good fit for the Red Sox starting rotation given their need for an impact starter. They were engaged with the Minnesota Twins and made a late effort to acquire the pitcher.

The Red Sox are maintaining a defiant stance that the players they have — the ones who have gotten them this far — are good enough.

Baseball chief Craig Breslow said the failure to land any big names wasn't for lack of trying: 'We pursued a number of impact opportunities.'

I think the team is a lot different than the last three. We’re more complete, we pitched better, our bullpen is in a great place.” The post After sitting in Red Sox’ war room, Alex Cora believes team had a good trade deadline appeared first on Boston.

Dustin May's Boston Red Sox debut will come Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals, three days later than originally planned.