The Boston Red Sox are regarded as having one of the best farm systems in baseball and have a pressing need for starting pitching, making them a logical fit for Garrett Crochet. Crochet, an ace-caliber pitcher reportedly available via trade from the rebuilding Chicago White Sox, is drawing significant interest. With pitching at a premium, the White Sox are expected to demand a substantial return, and their asking price for Crochet reflects that.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the White Sox are eyeing Roman Anthony, the top prospect in the Red Sox system and arguably one of the best in baseball, as reported by Boston Sports Gordo. However, it’s uncertain whether Boston would consider parting with Anthony, who is nearing his MLB debut.
Crochet’s cost-controlled status for the next two seasons adds to his appeal. While the Red Sox have the financial resources to target premier pitchers like Corbin Burnes or Max Fried, should those options prove too costly, their deep pool of prospects positions them as strong contenders in a trade for Crochet.
Will Red Sox, White Sox recreate history with Garrett Crochet trade?
The Red Sox and White Sox have a history of trading big-name starting pitchers, so another deal between the two wouldn’t be shocking. Back in December 2016, the White Sox sent their ace, Chris Sale, to Boston in exchange for Yoan Moncada, Michael Kopech, Luis Alexander Basabe, and Victor Diaz.
With Sale on board, the Red Sox captured the 2018 World Series title. After enduring a few down years and rebuilding their farm system, Boston now has a promising young core, talent on the rise, and payroll flexibility. While not every prospect pans out, trading for someone like Garrett Crochet could be a smart move. However, it remains uncertain whether the Red Sox will take that step.
Whether or not Crochet ends up in Boston, the team is poised to become a contender again soon, provided they make the right moves this offseason and in the years to come.
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