Five questions Red Sox must answer at year-end press conference

Boston Herald writer Mac Cerullo outlines five critical questions Red Sox leadership must address at their year-end press conference. Top decision-makers Sam Kennedy, Craig Breslow, and Chad Tracy are scheduled to meet the media following the club's wild card round elimination by the New York Yankees. Cerullo argues the leadership needs to explain poor injury communication regarding Roman Anthony and Garrett Crochet, including why Anthony lacked imaging prior to returning.

Cerullo also identifies other urgent offseason topics, including resolving the status of Tracy's interim coaching staff, establishing primary offensive targets, and delivering a clear message to frustrated fans amid an impending league lockout. While Tracy's interim tag was previously removed and Breslow's options were exercised, the remaining coaching personnel still requires clarification.