Boston Red Sox Face Uphill Battle to Revamp Infield Amid Bichette's Departure
The Red Sox are on the hunt for an infield upgrade, but with Bo Bichette now donning a Mets uniform, their options have dwindled. The team had been in talks with the former Blue Jays shortstop, but his $126 million three-year contract has left them scrambling.
With Alex Bregman's departure to the Cubs and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte off the table, the Red Sox are getting creative. Eugenio Suarez, a 34-year-old third baseman, is the most plausible addition, given his impressive power numbers and .228 batting average last season. However, his inconsistency at the plate raises concerns.
Another potential target is Nico Hoerner, a 28-year-old second baseman with impressive defensive skills. His .297 batting average and ability to get extra-base hits make him an attractive option. The Cubs have an infield glut after signing Bregman, which could lead to trade rumors surrounding Hoerner.
The Red Sox are also exploring options in the Astros' infield, particularly Isaac Paredes. This 26-year-old third baseman has shown promise with a .254 batting average and 20 home runs last season. However, his cost would be significant, given he still has two years left on his contract.
Finally, a trade with the Mets could provide the Red Sox with an outfielder to bolster their infield. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, both under team control through the end of the decade, could be sent to Boston in exchange for Jarren Duran or another outfielder. The Mets' need for outfield help makes this trade proposal a viable option.
With Bichette's departure, the Red Sox are facing an uphill battle to upgrade their infield. However, they have some promising options on the table, including Suarez, Hoerner, Paredes, and potentially trading with the Mets.
The Red Sox are on the hunt for an infield upgrade, but with Bo Bichette now donning a Mets uniform, their options have dwindled. The team had been in talks with the former Blue Jays shortstop, but his $126 million three-year contract has left them scrambling.
With Alex Bregman's departure to the Cubs and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte off the table, the Red Sox are getting creative. Eugenio Suarez, a 34-year-old third baseman, is the most plausible addition, given his impressive power numbers and .228 batting average last season. However, his inconsistency at the plate raises concerns.
Another potential target is Nico Hoerner, a 28-year-old second baseman with impressive defensive skills. His .297 batting average and ability to get extra-base hits make him an attractive option. The Cubs have an infield glut after signing Bregman, which could lead to trade rumors surrounding Hoerner.
The Red Sox are also exploring options in the Astros' infield, particularly Isaac Paredes. This 26-year-old third baseman has shown promise with a .254 batting average and 20 home runs last season. However, his cost would be significant, given he still has two years left on his contract.
Finally, a trade with the Mets could provide the Red Sox with an outfielder to bolster their infield. Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, both under team control through the end of the decade, could be sent to Boston in exchange for Jarren Duran or another outfielder. The Mets' need for outfield help makes this trade proposal a viable option.
With Bichette's departure, the Red Sox are facing an uphill battle to upgrade their infield. However, they have some promising options on the table, including Suarez, Hoerner, Paredes, and potentially trading with the Mets.
... okay so let's get this straight: Red Sox are in a tough spot with Bichette gone but still got some decent options left... Eugenio Suarez is def on the table, but how does he handle pressure? 
And Nico Hoerner seems solid but Cubs have an outfield glut now lol what about Isaac Paredes though? He's only 26 and has potential 
. Trade with Mets could be a good move too, send some OF prospects to get Suarez or someone like that 
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he was my dream offseason signing for the red sox lol now they gotta find someone else to fill that void 
i also like nico hoerner's chances - he's got some serious pop and defense skills 
the trade proposal with the mets sounds legit too, esp with brett baty and mark vientos being under team control for a while 
but idk man, i'm still rooting for the red sox to land that top-shelf infielder 
I've heard he's got some sweet skills, but that contract of his is huge 
would they really want to spend that much money? 
but it would mean giving up Jarren Duran... do we think he's worth more than those two young players? 
. It's like they're playing catch-up here. Alex Bregman leaving was a huge blow too, so you'd think they'd have some more time to figure it out 
. I'm intrigued by Eugenio Suarez tho - he's got the power numbers that would definitely make an impact 
! Problem is, he can be super inconsistent at the plate, which is a major concern. The Mets trade proposal sounds like a long shot too, but you never know what could happen in these kinds of deals 
. I think they should be looking at other options like Suarez or Hoerner who could bring some power to their infield 
. I'm not sure about Paredes though, his contract is a big ask 
. And trading for Brett Baty or Mark Vientos from the Mets could be a win-win for both teams, they'd get some outfield depth and Boston would get some talent to upgrade their infield 