John Tomase

Tomase: If Soto lands in Boston, he may have Mookie to thank

Of all the arguments against the Red Sox signing Juan Soto, this one confounds me: "They wouldn't pay Mookie, but now we're supposed to believe they're gonna pay Soto?" Umm, yes. That's exactly what you're supposed to believe. As the Soto...

Tomase: Aside from Celtics, Boston sports have hit a rough patch

Why can't three-quarters of our teams get out of their own way? The Patriots are staggering toward the worst record in football. The Red Sox are entering Year 6 of an endless rebuild. The Bruins have magically turned two All-Star...

Tomase: Casas headlines top Red Sox trade candidates to break lefty logjam

For the sake of the argument -- and just go with me for a second -- does anything stand out about this reasonably plausible Red Sox lineup that could take the field in 2025? C – Kyle Teel 1B – Triston...

Tomase: Bad news on Paxton puts Red Sox rotation in a tough spot

James Paxton told reporters at Fenway Park on Tuesday that he has a partially torn calf that puts the rest of his season in jeopardy. Here's what it means for the Red Sox: Ugh. Their rotation already hanging by a thread,...

Tomase: Witt’s emergence highlights unfair pressure on Mayer

The operating philosophy of the Red Sox since the 2021 MLB Draft basically can be described in six words: "Wait 'til Marcelo Mayer gets here." The Red Sox couldn't sign Xander Bogaerts long-term for fear he'd block Mayer. They couldn't...

Tomase: Assessing critical Red Sox needs as trade deadline looms

Major League Baseball's trade deadline looms at 6 p.m. ET on Tuesday, and the needs of the Red Sox are turning critical. They've acquired a starter (James Paxton) and backup catcher (Danny Jansen), but their rotation is still going on...

Tomase: Where Kyrie ranks among Boston’s greatest sports villains

Everyone loves a good villain. Without Lex Luthor, Superman is just kind of a self-righteous drip. Without Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker is merely a petulant brat whining about power converters. Without the Wicked Witch or Hannibal Lecter ... you...

Tomase: Boston sports are back with two more legit title contenders

We're Arnold Schwarzenegger's unkillable Terminator. We're Carrie's hand erupting from the grave. We're the Matrix's relentless Agent Smith. We are Boston sports, and we've got bad news, America. We're the monsters. We're the villains. And we're not going anywhere. You thought...

Tomase: Rating Celtics concern levels in five areas after Game 2 loss

When the 64-win top seed loses to a play-in club missing two of its five best players, there's no such thing as an overreaction. If Wednesday's dispiriting Game 2 loss to the Heat had you experiencing PTSD (Post-Traumatic Spoelstra Disorder),...

Tomase: Recalling Jaylen Brown trades the C’s thankfully never made

The NBA playoffs aren't just a showcase for some of the world's most creative athletes. In the case of the Celtics, they're also a testament to the power of patience. Danny Ainge and Brad Stevens probably had a dozen opportunities...
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