Dave Dombrowski Archives - Baseball Essential

Red Sox Fire Dave Dombrowski Less Than One Year After Capturing World Series Championship

Sep 10, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Headlines, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions, Transactions

A lot can change in one year. In the case of the Boston Red Sox, the entire future of the franchise may have just changed less than one year after it reached the pinnacle of the sport by capturing its ninth Wor...

Examining the Chris Sale Injury and its Impact on the Future of the Boston Red Sox

Jason Kelly

Aug 21, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Injuries, Major League Baseball, Opinions & Predictions

It was announced on Monday night that the Boston Red Sox would be shutting down their ace, Chris Sale, for the remainder of the 2019 season due to elbow inflammation. The news broke after Sale concluded a meeti...

A Retrospective on the Tyler Thornburg Trade

Jason Kelly

Jul 11, 2019

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Milwaukee Brewers, Opinions & Predictions

In December of 2016, the Boston Red Sox acquired Tyler Thornburg from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Travis Shaw, as well as prospects Mauricio Dubon, Josh Pennington, and Yeison Coca. The move, orchestr...

Boston Red Sox: Four-Step Plan for the Rest of the Offseason

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 21, 2018

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

The Boston Red Sox are fresh off their ninth World Series championship in franchise history. President Dave Dombrowski made some savvy midseason acquisitions, and, in his three years with the organization, head...

Is Dave Dombrowski Overrated in Boston?

Evan Marinofsky

Apr 12, 2017

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

To call Dave Dombrowski, one of baseball's top and most successful executives, overrated is rare in the baseball world. He has spent years in Major League Baseball and is one of the top minds in the game. As...

Red Sox AL East Favorite After Sale, Thornburg Deals

Ryan McGriff

Dec 7, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Headlines, Offseason

The Boston Red Sox have shaken up the entire landscape of the American League East with a series of moves that positions them as the hands-down favorite to win the division. In one business day, the Red Sox ...

Should the Red Sox Go “All-in” on 2016?

Evan Marinofsky

Jul 8, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

It's a concept that is hard to grasp, yet easy to understand at the same time. Going "all-in" can mean compromising the team's future for the present. Going "all-in" can mean overpaying for pure rental players ...

Red Sox Acquire Aaron Hill for Pair of Prospects

Matt Wojciak

Jul 7, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Breaking News, Milwaukee Brewers

Late on Thursday afternoon, the Boston Red Sox announced that they had acquired infielder Aaron Hill and cash considerations from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for minor-league pitcher Aaron Wilkerson and i...

Top 20 Prospects: Boston Red Sox

Matt Wojciak

Feb 17, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Features, Headlines, Minor League Baseball, Offseason, Prospect Reports

Darren McCollester/Getty Images North America In a market where success at the major league level is constantly demanded, building a strong farm system can be a tough challenge (see: Los Angeles Angels, Det...

Is John Farrell on the Hot Seat?

Evan Marinofsky

Feb 16, 2016

Boston Red Sox, Opinions & Predictions

Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell has had a tumultuous last bunch of months. It all started when high expectations were missed throughout his time as manager of the Sox from April to mid-August. High-paid ...

Tagged Dave Dombrowski