NESN Diary: One Possible Red Sox Roadblock (And Other Random Thoughts)

But we’ve gained a little more clarity regarding MLB’s luxury tax situation in recent days, and it’s now apparent the Red Sox would benefit from there being a 2020 season, even if it’s a condensed campaign in which Boston falters. The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier reported this week the competitive balance tax (CBT) would not reset if there’s no 2020 season. Therefore, Boston’s plans theoretically could get pushed back a year in that scenario.

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