Accorsing to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, opposing general managers find it difficult to conduct business with Red Sox CBO Craig Breslow.

After a frenetic trade deadline came and went, let’s take stock of who maximized their World Series chances and who could have done more (or less).

Major League Baseball's trade deadline passed at 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, meaning it was only a matter of time before some executives had to explain themselves -- and their lack of activity -- to their fans.

Talks fell apart when the Red Sox were unwilling to offer any of their big league outfielders, or an enticing enough package of their top-tier prospects.” The post Red Sox reportedly rebuffed Twins’ request for big-league OFs during Joe Ryan trade discussions appeared first on Boston.

Joe Ryan would have been a good fit for the Red Sox starting rotation given their need for an impact starter. They were engaged with the Minnesota Twins and made a late effort to acquire the pitcher.