After two disappointing campaigns, the Boston Red Sox are planning major roster changes.

Fans will continue to demand the two-way sensation until the ink dries on his next contract, even though the pitching staff is the most pressing necessity.

Is it possible to land in Boston? The Red Sox are becoming considered as a “real threаt” to sign the superstar, and this has sparked a surge of optimism. A knowledgeable local reporter, alas, has cast doubt on the feasibility of the plan.

MassLive’s Sean McAdam reported on Sunday that a source said Ohtani was not discussed at all during an early summer planning meeting for the Red Sox held last month.

Another insider has pointed out that principle owner John Henry is philosophically wary of the long mega-deals that would be necessary to get Ohtani.

It’s still possible that something like that may occur. We have witnessed firsthand how rapidly ownership dynamics may shift. But now that I’ve suggested the idea, I have to admit that it’s a long shot.

The Red Sox would have made a lot more financial sense if they could have signed a healthy Ohtani. Boston’s rotation cannot afford to wait another year for serious aid if Ohtani does not return to the mound until 2025.

It would be ideal if Henry and company were willing to add more starting pitchers to the rotation alongside Ohtani. They would become instant contenders for the World Series and get their money’s worth from Ohtani’s marketability. After seeing what happened in Boston the past few seasons, it’s hard to believe that they’ll be willing to spend that much money.

Sourced information is not what supporters wаnted to hear, but this is far from a deаth blоw to the Ohtani sweepstakes.