Red Sox CEO Defends Lower Payroll Amid Fan Backlash

Despite finishing last in the American League East in 2023, the team insists on its commitment to improvement and has no plans to sell.

Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy has defended the team's decision to lower its payroll for the 2024 season, despite finishing last in the American League East in 2023 and three times in the past four years.
Kennedy and Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow were booed at the team's Winter Weekend fan event, reflecting fan frustration at the team's lack of spending to upgrade the roster.
Despite the backlash, Kennedy and Chairman Tom Werner have insisted they are committed to the Red Sox and have no plans to sell the team.
Kennedy has promised that the team will do 'everything' to improve, but fans have expressed skepticism and frustration, particularly in light of the team's decision to reduce payroll.
The Red Sox have made some moves in the off-season, including adding starter Lucas Giolito and outfielder Tyler O’Neill, but have not been as aggressive as initially suggested.