In his first offseason as the chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox, Craig Breslow is determined to make moves that will help the team find their way back into contention. As reported by NESN.com, Breslow emphasized the importance of improving the roster and discussed his approach to potential trades during Major League Baseball's general managers meetings.

While the open market this offseason seems to focus heavily on pitching talent, Breslow acknowledges the lack of elite position players available in free agency. With this in mind, the Red Sox might turn their attention towards the trade market, where a number of big-name players are reportedly on the table.

Breslow recognizes the need to balance emotion with objective assessment when considering parting ways with young talent. Not having been involved in the decision-making process to draft or acquire these players, he acknowledges the challenge of accurately projecting their future performance. Breslow is leaning on others within the organization who have a more intimate knowledge of these young players.

During his tenure with the Red Sox, former executive Chaim Bloom did an excellent job of building up the team's farm system. Breslow now inherits a wealth of talent that can be utilized in trades to bolster the big-league level. He believes it is possible to make meaningful improvements to the team in the short term without sacrificing long-term success.

Recognizing the ultimate goal of any organization, Breslow stressed, "It's important not to lose sight that the goal of any organization is to win major league games. It's not to have the greatest farm system. It's not to have the most prospect depth. It's to win games."

As the offseason progresses, it remains to be seen whether the Red Sox will make moves involving players already within their system. However, with Breslow at the helm, it is clear that Boston is actively seeking ways to improve their roster and make a competitive push in the upcoming season.