We interrupt your post-election doomscrolling

...to point out that the Boston Red Sox are in the hunt to sign free agent Juan Soto for next season. The 26 year-old Soto is a generational talent who could be the cornerstone of the Red Sox offense for years to come. Soto's first meeting with Red Sox executives is reported to have gone well.

The Red Sox have failed to make the postseason for three years running. Acquiring Soto could give this jaded Sox fan a reason to care again.