‘I throw up in my mouth.' Red Sox broadcaster is tired of pearl-clutching over prospects
During an appearance on WEEI Thursday, the NESN broadcaster and former Red Sox player blasted the team's conservative approach to the trade deadline. Merloni argued that the fans' trust in the team has deteriorated after hearing multiple promises that the Red Sox are ready to make big moves – only to be left disappointed.
'You can only say it for so long without actually doing something about it,' Merloni said.
The 2025 MLB trade deadline came and went with the Red Sox only making a pair of mid-level moves, acquiring pitchers Dustin May and Steven Matz.
Boston reportedly made a late push for Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan, but didn't want to part ways with any of their top prospects.
Boston's reluctance to part with any top prospects is nothing new. Merloni is tired of hearing about it.
'I throw up in my mouth when I hear people talk, upset about Blaze Jordan leaving,' Merloni said. 'How many rookies do you want up here? Get me veterans who have been here before. That's what everybody wants.'
As Merloni notes, the Red Sox are already flush with a crop of young players, especially their 'big three' of Roman Anthony, Marcelo Mayer and Kristian Campbell.
Merloni argued that the Red Sox have enough youth talent that could blossom in a few years. He says Boston needs veteran talent now if you're going to do anything.
'I don't care about prospects. I really don't, and maybe that's just the player in me,' Merloni said. 'The guys in that clubhouse don't care if we give up a guy who, two or three years from now, is going to be really good. They want players now.'
Merloni's criticism is a recurring theme for chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and the Red Sox.
Boston had repeatedly said all the right things about an aggressive approach to building a winner. But at the trade deadline, the team balked again. Now, they're hearing about it.
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