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November 30, 2025 The MassLive Red Sox Newsletter Subscriber Exclusive   Some Things I Think I Think: Emergence of a second AL East big spender a challenge for Red Sox Random thoughts about (mostly) sports topics. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com Read more Red Sox Red Sox sign versatile infielder to minor league deal; played 47 MLB games in 2025 The Red Sox continue to look to add depth — especially with versatile positional players. By Chris Cotillo | ccotillo@MassLive.com MORE    Red Sox Yankees owner says it would be ‘ideal’ to lower payroll Rumors surfaced that the Yankees were hoping to cut payroll to get below $300 million, and owner Hal Steinbrenner addressed those rumors earlier this week. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox considering ‘signing up to two’ of these five bats (report) The Red Sox have decisions to make about their lineup this offseason and there are several offensive options. By Lauren Campbell | LCampbell@masslive.com MORE    Bruins How Bruins’ Nikita Zadorov stepped in for Charlie McAvoy off the ice Friday outtakes: Nikita Zadorov takes over charity roles for injured partner. Boston vs. New York weekend. John Henry is not looking for a long-term relationship. By Matt Vautour | mvautour@masslive.com MORE    Red Sox Red Sox division rival lands top free agent starter (report) The Red Sox will be seeing a lot more of a top starting pitcher in the years to come after a division rival agreed to terms with a free agent. By Sean McAdam | sean.mcadam@masslive.com MORE    See more       Get Unlimited Digital Access to MassLive․com PLUS Family Sharing, Ad Lite and the Online Newspaper   $20 for 6 months   Subscribe Now   Cancel anytime.