Morning Sports Update: ‘Steep’ cost will keep Red Sox from pursuing another starter
Dave Dombrowki addresses the possibility of the Red Sox signing or trading for another starting pitcher, the Patriots’ ties with the Texans run deep, and Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts bowls in a professional bowling event.
Dave Dombrowski says another addition at starting pitcher isn’t in the cards — for now: “It’s really not something that we’re exploring,’’ Dombrowski said. “I think after a while when you ask and that’s what they say, I think we keep abreast of what’s going on with our scouts out there and talking to people. But from my understanding, it hasn’t changed at all.’’ (WEEI.com)
Here’s how the Patriots are tied to their next opponent, the Houston Texans: “It’s on to Houston. With this in mind, here is a snapshot look at the various Patriots-based ties with the Texans.’’ (ESPN.com)
X’s and O’s: Texans have a gameplan similar to Patriots: “When Bill Belichick and the Patriots look across to the other sideline this Sunday night, the opponents will look familiar.’’ (The Boston Globe)
Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels says JJ Watt is ‘as disruptive of a player as we’ve faced all season’: “That responsibility [to slow him down] probably won’t just fall on one person, so we’re going to have to do a good job preparing for him,’’ McDaniels said. “He’s as disruptive of a player as we’ve faced all season.’’ (CSNNE.com)
Mookie Betts enters PBA World Series tournament in Reno: “Mookie Betts is a pretty good athlete. The Boston Red Sox outfielder competed in the PBA World Series of Bowling on Tuesday in Reno, Nev., and while he isn’t quite on par with the professionals, he didn’t go unnoticed.’’ (NESN.com)
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