What Exactly are the Red Sox Doing?

After finishing 69-93 in 2012, the Red Sox are in for a difficult offseason. In Boston, there is no such thing as a rebuilding season. But, in this situation that's what the Red Sox needs. After one of the worst seasons in team history, they need to change their philosophy.

There is not enough talent on this team to compete for a championship. So it makes no sense to waste a large chunk of money on mid-level free-agents. This free-agent class features one elite players, and that is Josh Hamilton. But he comes with question marks, and after dumping three large contracts at the end of last season, why would you want to sign another player long-term, and give him job security.

This team needs position battles, young players that need to prove themselves. No more of overpaid, old, lazy, all-stars that have nothing to worry about. Only Davis Ross and Johnny Gomes have been signed by the Red Sox. They are no all-stars by any stretch of the imagination but they are some character players that will go fight everyday. Nick Swisher, Cody Ross, and Mike Naploi have have been rumored to be on the Red Sox radar. I say, forget them, bring up young players like Ryan Kalish, Ryan Lavarnway and see what you have. So in 2014 you can have a real gauge on your young players, and you can go from there.

The Kansas City Royals have been rumored to be interested in Jon Lester for Wil Myers, a top 15 prospect that brings legit all-star power. Do it, trade Lester and start over, put Myers in right field and hope he works out. Lester only has two more years left, and there is no way they will compete this year so, get the top prospect while you can.

You can put a quality team out on the field next season that the fans in Boston will love, with the players you have. Dustin Pedroia and David Ortiz are still in town who will always draw fans. Time to play some moneyball, play your young players, trade Lester, and start over. Real baseball fans will appreciate this, and ownership will be patting themselves on the back in a couple of years, because of 2013.