^ I'd personally argue that they were more than just a hot team. They were a very well built team for the playoffs. The Jays and Sox bats also didn't make any adjustments to their style. For sure the Jays were a really good team - just a little too stubborn to play the "I'm playing my game" card. Getting guys who can adjust to different situations will be really important.
With news that Edwin and Jose didn't accept their QO's, I do think it's pretty much a matter of posturing and holding out for the best deal possible at this point, and when the dust settles, I think Edwin stays. If Boston really really wanted it, they'd have offered top dollar and he'd have signed by now.
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