MLB fans unsure how to feel about Red Sox' reported signing of former Braves closer Kenley Jansen

After finishing last in the American League East, the Boston Red Sox are not sitting idly by. They didn't enjoy finishing below their competitors, especially after making it to the ALCS the year before. They face a lot of questions about their future, but are intent on improving their roster now regardless.They've agreed to a contract with former Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen, a three-time All-Star with 391 career saves. The Red Sox' pitching as a whole struggled last year, especially in the bullpen.The entire pen was shaky and they didn't have a go-to closer like many teams do. This year, one of the first things they've done in free agency is address that glaring hole with the Kenley Jansen contract.MLB fans are split on what this means. Some consider it a great move for the Red Sox, while others aren't sure he can be a reliable closer at this stage of his career.Matt@MinusDuaa@JeffPassan Holy overpay56@JeffPassan Holy overpay𝟚𝟟🧪🍭🌟🎣@CubsMakeMeSad@JeffPassan What are the Sox doing lmfao11@JeffPassan What are the Sox doing lmfaoAlex@alexwinn16@CubsMakeMeSad @JeffPassan Getting a closer, something we haven’t had since Craig Kimbrel72@CubsMakeMeSad @JeffPassan Getting a closer, something we haven’t had since Craig Kimbrelozzie albies laughing@Masonphill7@JeffPassan Braves fans realizing the RedSox will have 2x more heart attacks this year841@JeffPassan Braves fans realizing the RedSox will have 2x more heart attacks this year https://t.co/NteeA7ygVVDanny@papa_gleyber25_@JeffPassan 16 mil a year on a mediocre closer. That’s rough @redsoxandstuff3@JeffPassan 16 mil a year on a mediocre closer. That’s rough @redsoxandstuffMatt@SportsFanMatt25@JeffPassan LOL can’t wait to watch Judge walk-off multiple times against Jansen this year hahahaha. Common Red Sox L2@JeffPassan LOL can’t wait to watch Judge walk-off multiple times against Jansen this year hahahaha. Common Red Sox LMike Salvatore@MikeSalvatore10@JeffPassan Jensen blew another lead10@JeffPassan Jensen blew another lead https://t.co/64UY8qaIr3o rebabkkey yankees (NYY prospect enjoyer)@RebabkkeyO@JeffPassan 16 MILLION A YEAR FOR KENLEY JANSEN AT AGES 35 AND 36 LMFAOOOO CHAIMMM10@JeffPassan 16 MILLION A YEAR FOR KENLEY JANSEN AT AGES 35 AND 36 LMFAOOOO CHAIMMMJackson Valente@jacksonvalente8@JeffPassan I’ll take it. Team was desperate for a closer and Jansen has the potential for a similar resurgence that Wacha had last season. Bring back Bogey, 1990 Colo, Eovaldi and Wacha and let’s get to work6@JeffPassan I’ll take it. Team was desperate for a closer and Jansen has the potential for a similar resurgence that Wacha had last season. Bring back Bogey, 1990 Colo, Eovaldi and Wacha and let’s get to workZach@zachzeaman@JeffPassan Padres offered him 2 years 40 million btw1111@JeffPassan Padres offered him 2 years 40 million btwJansen enters a bullpen that was in disarray and hopes to bring stability and return the team to its former glory.What's next for the Red Sox after Kenley Jansen contract?After signing Jansen, it's clear that Boston aren't happy with a last place finish and feel that they can compete next season. However, this move is only one of many that might be on the way.Next, they have to decide what to do about Xander Bogaerts. If they spend on him, it might influence their ability to extend franchise cornerstone Rafael Devers when he is eligible, which is very soon.If they let him walk, how will they align the infield? Trevor Story can move to shortstop, but that leaves a hole at second base - a hole that's been present for a while.Boston Red Sox v Los Angeles AngelsIf they want to win, they'll need to spend money, but it's not as simple as that, especially at this critical juncture for the franchise.Jansen represents the idea that they don't want to be as bad as they were last season, but do they want to spend enough money to be as good as they were the season before?

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