Buehler’s a fascinating case. After missing 20 months thanks to Tommy John surgery, his 2023 regular season was, uh, let’s call it “forgettable” (5.38 ERA, yikes). But then came the postseason, where he morphed back into that guy. Thirteen scoreless innings later, Buehler reminded everyone he’s still a dude who knows how to win when it matters most. And now he’s in Boston, which means we have to hear about it. Ugh.
Still, this is a decent signing for the Sox. It’s a low-risk, high-reward deal with postseason potential. And let’s be honest—after years of trying to replace the Lester-Buchholz tandem (and failing miserably), they could use a break. Fine, Boston. You did good. Are you happy now?
But you know who did better? The Yankees, obviously. Max Fried, ladies and gentlemen. The ace of consistency, the southpaw savior, the guy you want on the mound in October. While Buehler’s postseason heroics are nice, Fried is the kind of pitcher who makes sure you get to October in the first place. Yankees fans should be thrilled about this one. Fried > Buehler all day long.
Now, let’s talk about the other big fish still swimming in free agency: Corbin Burnes. Where’s he headed? My gut says he’s Hollywood-bound. The Dodgers have a knack for making splashy, last-minute moves, and after losing Buehler, you just know they’re itching to flex their payroll muscles. Burnes in Dodger blue feels inevitable—like the ending of every movie where the rich guy wins.
So, while the Red Sox are over there patting themselves on the back for signing Buehler, and the Yankees are busy counting their Fried Ws, just keep an eye on the Dodgers next.
If Burnes joins that rotation, it might be time to stock up on antacids for the 2025 season.
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