Red Sox Could Land Unexpected Asset From Cardinals
The Boston Red Sox have been heavily tied to St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado throughout the offseason so far. In Boston's quest for some ri
Will the St. Louis Cardinals find a way to offload star third baseman Nolan Arenado's contract before Spring Training gets here? He has three years left on his
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.
One person unequivocally in favor of the idea is Trevor Story, who spent five years alongside Arenado with the Rockies. Speaking at Fenway Fest on Saturday, Story called it a “unique opportunity.”
Nolan Arenado may only land with the Red Sox if they don't go out and sign Alex Bregman. Boston has made some big moves to address their pitching staff this offseason, but they still could ideally use a right-handed bat to balance out their lineup.
Trevor Story and Nolan Arenado were once teammates in Colorado, and Story would like nothing more than for the two to be reunited in Boston.
Improving their offense from the right side of the plate remains a "top priority" for the Boston Red Sox, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo.
In all likelihood, the door has been closed on a potential reunion between Bregman and the Astros. Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report listed the Boston Red Sox as a likely landing spot for the star third baseman.
Here's what our experts think could still go down between now and spring training, from free agency to off-the-field drama.
We have bad news for Boston Red Sox fans hoping for their team to sign Alex Bregman. The Red Sox have been connected to Bregman since the start of the offseason. Some reports indicate Boston is the likeliest landing spot for the star infielder;
The Astros are "keeping the door ajar" for a potential Alex Bregman reunion. Jose Altuve could play left field. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.