The offseason is officially underway. Already, it’s been a busy time for Major League Baseball and the Red Sox. The Sox have traded for outfielder Jeremy Hermida, signed Tim Wakefield to a two-year deal that should take him through retirement and seen Jason Varitek elect to return for what will be arguably the most prominent backup role in the majors.

Questions remain about whether the Red Sox will be able to bring back Jason Bay, what potential blockbuster acquisitions the team might pursue this offseason and whether the Sox can improve upon the club that got swept out of the playoffs by the Angels this year.

There’s plenty to digest, and WEEI.com’s Rob Bradford (freshly — or, perhaps, not-so-freshly — back from the GM Meetings in Chicago) and Alex Speier will be in the Virtual Pressbox on Thursday, November 12, at noon, to take your questions about what will happen during what could be another wild offseason. Join them in the fifth installment of the WEEI.com Thursday baseball chat series.

PREVIOUS CHATS

Nov. 5 — Former Red Sox GM Dan Duquette

Oct. 29 — Red Sox outfielder Jason Bay

Oct. 22 — Red Sox hitting coach Dave Magadan

Oct. 15 — Red Sox director of amateur scouting Jason McLeod