Boston Red Sox ownership went into the offseason with their checkbook in hand, hopeful to add a top free agent like Juan Soto or Max Fried. Both All-Stars decided to take a monster bite out of the Big Apple instead, forcing the front office to scramble for a back-up plan. Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow found a promising one in Garrett Crochet. There is still an important item on the winter agenda, though.
For months now, reports have surfaced about the Sox’s desire to acquire another right-handed hitter. Infield defense is also an issue facing the ballclub. Perhaps Breslow could address both needs with one player, say one with a shelf full of accolades.
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado is arguably the hottest name on the trade market, and Boston might just be his top choice. Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story, Arenado’s Colorado Rockies teammate from 2016-20, spoke on the possibility of reuniting with the eight-time All-Star.
“Obviously that seems like a cool idea and we would love that,” Story told NESN.com. “I think he would thrive in Boston just given his intensity, his love for the game, his passion for the game. He’s a superstar, man. I don’t think we’re turning down anybody that wants to play in Boston and wants to do it. Obviously a cool idea, but a lot of things need to happen for that.”
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