The Boston Red Sox, simply put, lacked the talent to contend with the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles this season. However, they don’t need a complete rebuild. Instead, Boston has a solid foundation in place and should focus on making aggressive moves in the market.
This offseason, the team has several areas to address, particularly in the starting rotation. Adding at least one or preferably two starting pitchers is a priority. While free agency offers options, many come with hefty price tags and the challenge of bidding wars.
A potential target for Boston could be Jack Flaherty or Max Fried, but they should also consider pursuing Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet via trade.
Here’s a possible trade proposal:
**Boston Red Sox receive:** LHP Garrett Crochet
**Chicago White Sox receive:** SS Franklin Arias (No. 6 prospect), SS Yoeilin Cespedes (No. 7 prospect), OF Miguel Bleis (No. 8 prospect), SS/2B Mikey Romero (No. 16 prospect).
The White Sox are reportedly open to moving Crochet this offseason, and their leverage diminishes with time. If the situation drags into the regular season, Crochet’s asking price may drop. For now, though, his value remains high. If the Red Sox want to avoid trading their top five prospects, they might need to offer this package of their 6th, 7th, 8th, and 16th-ranked prospects.
– **Arias and Cespedes:** Teenage shortstop prospects with well-rounded skills, both hitting over .300 in their pro careers.
– **Bleis:** An outfield prospect with a high ceiling but recent struggles since moving up from rookie ball.
– **Romero:** A former first-round pick who posted an .821 OPS last season across three minor league levels, finishing in Double-A.
Pairing an ace like Crochet with Tanner Houck could significantly strengthen Boston’s rotation. If they can pull off this deal without sacrificing their top-tier prospects, it’s an opportunity worth seizing. Who says no?
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