OTW 271 - 2027 Opportunity Knocking: AL East

On The Wire Episode 271 — Opportunity Knocking: AL East

Adam and Kevin take “Opportunity Knocking” to the AL East as the Rays close in on the World Series. The division’s lineups have more open questions than its rotations, especially crowded infields in Boston and New York. Kevin shares live ADP from in-progress NFBC draft-and-holds, and the hosts look at how Teruaki Sato’s posting could play out around the CBA’s December 1 expiration.

Welcome and Introduction 0:00-5:00

AL East kickoff as Tampa Bay nears a World Series berth

Boston Red Sox 5:00-25:00

Few free-agent holes, but a crowded, banged-up infield clouds playing time
Players Discussed: Sonny Gray, Garrett Whitlock, Curtis Mead, Caleb Durbin, Trevor Story, Franklin Arias, Nick Sogard, Mickey Gasper, Jarren Duran

Rotation set if Gray returns; Chapman stays the closer
Players Discussed: Garrett Crochet, Payton Tolle, Ranger Suarez, Jake Bennett, Brayan Bello, Aroldis Chapman

New York Yankees 25:00-40:00

Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s exit opens second base; Spencer Jones takes center field
Players Discussed: Jazz Chisholm Jr., Trent Grisham, Spencer Jones,