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Sep 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n The Boston Red Sox squeaked into the playoffs this season, and they absolutely could not have done so without Aroldis Chapman closing out games.<\/p>\n Not only was Chapman 32 of 34 in save opportunities, but he was unhittable at times, going 50 straight at-bats without allowing a hit at one point. He finished the season with a 1.17 ERA and should be a lock for the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Award.<\/p>\n One might think having Chapman back for next season to pair with the likes of Garrett Whitlock and Justin Slaten would mean the Red Sox’s bullpen is fairly set in stone. But a Thursday report certainly brought that notion into question.<\/p>\n According to Ken Rosenhal, Katie Woo, and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the\u00a0Red Sox are mulling\u00a0the possibility of adding another high-leverage arm to pair with Chapman and create the kind of “super bullpen” that clubs such as the San Diego Padres, New York Mets, and New York Yankees have tried to create of late.<\/p>\n “Though the idea is further down their list of priorities, the Boston Red Sox are considering the addition of a high-leverage reliever to create a version of a super bullpen, people familiar with the club\u2019s thinking said,” wrote Rosenthal, Woo, and Sammon.<\/p>\n “To be clear, the Red Sox do not intend to unseat lefty closer Aroldis Chapman from his role after his dominant season. Also, right-hander Garrett Whitlock is a viable late-inning option. But adding another reliever similar to that pair would obviously enhance their bullpen.”<\/p>\n The timing here coincides with Sammon’s separate report that the Red Sox have some level of interest in New York Yankees closer Devin Williams in free agency. And what a treat it would be for Boston if two former Yankees, both of whom were essentially run out of town by the fan base, formed an unstoppable tandem late in games. Heck, even Whitlock was a Yankees farmhand before the Red Sox took him in the Rule 5 Draft.<\/p>\n The Athletic also mentioned Robert Su\u00e1rez, Pete Fairbanks, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Luke Weaver as names that could be in the mix for the Red Sox. Notably, the insiders guessed that Edwin D\u00edaz would be out of Boston’s preferred price range.<\/p>\n All of that said, Boston has lots of agenda items this winter, so while this idea might be tantalizing, it shouldn’t be the No. 1 priority in terms of money spent.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to be better, plain and simple. There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now. We need to hold ourselves accountable and make the necessary changes, because this isn\u2019t acceptable.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/em> \u2014 Alex Tuch<\/strong>, Buffalo Sabres Forward<\/p>\n Buffalo Sabres fans, brace yourselves: change is coming<\/strong>. After yet another brutal defeat \u2014 a 5-2 loss to Utah followed by a 6-2 drubbing by the Colorado Avalanche \u2014 it’s clear that this team is nowhere near the contender they were supposed to be this season. And for fans who\u2019ve waited 14 years for a playoff spot, the latest string of losses is a hard pill to swallow. With Buffalo\u2019s record now at a dismal <\/p>\n Sabres in Crisis Mode: A Season on the Brink<\/strong><\/p>\n The loss to the Avalanche capped off a disastrous five-game losing streak, with <\/p>\n The truth is, the Sabres have been in this situation for far too long<\/strong>. The fans are fed up, and even the players are starting to admit what\u2019s been painfully obvious: <\/p>\n The End of the Line for Adams and Ruff?<\/strong><\/p>\n At this point, there is no denying that accountability must fall on both <\/p>\n As Tuch<\/strong> stated, “There\u2019s no excuse for where we are right now.”<\/em> The Sabres have been left behind in a rapidly advancing NHL, and with another playoff-less season on the horizon, it\u2019s time for ownership to act.<\/p>\n The Roster Shake-Up: Who\u2019s Safe and Who\u2019s Not?<\/strong><\/p>\n But it\u2019s not just the front office and coaching staff that needs to change. With this current Sabres team showing no signs of getting it together, nearly <\/p>\n The Sabres need to shed their past<\/strong> \u2014 and that means moving out players who aren’t contributing to the rebuild. It\u2019s a painful reality, but every player needs to be held accountable<\/p>\n <\/strong> for this team’s continued failure. It\u2019s no longer about potential or promises \u2014 it\u2019s about delivering results<\/strong>, and if you\u2019re not part of the solution, you\u2019ll be part of the problem.<\/p>\n Buffalo\u2019s Road to Redemption: How to Fix the Sabres?<\/strong><\/p>\n So, what now for Buffalo? The road to redemption starts with tough decisions. Kevyn Adams<\/strong> will need to make bold moves to reshape the roster, bringing in fresh talent to bolster the lineup. The Sabres\u2019 defense needs a complete overhaul, and the goaltending situation is looking more desperate by the day. The team can no longer afford to let mediocrity slip by \u2014 it\u2019s time to build a <\/p>\n This won\u2019t be an easy fix, but with the right moves, Buffalo could finally<\/em> start to dig itself out of this hole. The fans deserve a competitive team, and the Sabres owe it to themselves to deliver.<\/p>\n Can the Sabres Turn It Around?<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s no sugar-coating it \u2014 the Sabres\u2019 current path is not sustainable. Another year of misery for Buffalo fans will simply not do. As the Sabres face the harsh reality of their worst season in recent memory, one thing is clear: <\/p>\n The time for change is now \u2014 and for the first time in years, it feels like the Sabres have no choice but to start fresh.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sep 7, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Aroldis Chapman in the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. 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