Does Sonny Gray trade signal Red Sox are done with big

In no uncertain terms, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow identified one of Boston’s main needs this winter as a starting pitcher who can “pitch at the front of a rotation,” “pitch alongside or slot in behind Garrett (Crochet)” and “start a playoff game” for the club if needed.

Is Sonny Gray that guy?

That question was one Breslow wouldn’t answer directly Tuesday night, hours after swinging an early-offseason deal to net Gray (and $20 million in cash) from the Cardinals for young pitchers Richard Fitts and Brandon Clarke . Asked repeatedly if he would characterize Gray as his No. 2 starter, Breslow largely deflected, speaking about the importance of open-mindedness at a time when the free agent and trade markets have barely moved.

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