Boston Red Sox are reportedly eyeing not one, but two power-hitting bats this offseason. The team has been linked to several high-profile free agents, with first baseman Pete Alonso and former outfielder Kyle Schwarber being the most notable connections.
According to MassLive's Chris Cotillo, some in Boston's inner circle prefer Alonso over Schwarber, which could be a significant departure from previous reports that favored Schwarber. Alonso, 30, hit 38 home runs and drove in 126 runs with the Mets this past season, while Schwarber crushed 56 home runs for the Phillies.
While Schwarber played both first base and left field during his time with the Red Sox, Alonso is a full-time first baseman who has excelled at the position. Given Triston Casas's injury and uncertainty about his role in the organization, bringing on Alonso would simplify things.
On the other hand, Boston's outfield logjam makes Schwarber's potential signing more complicated, as a move of some sort would likely be necessary to free up space. Signing either slugger would greatly aid Boston in the power department, but it comes with significant spending implications.
ESPN projects Alonso to sign a four-year, $110 million deal, while Schwarber is expected to ink a four-year, $128 million contract. With money to spend this offseason, the Red Sox are poised to make a splash in free agency.
One thing is clear: Boston's search for power at the plate is far from over.
According to MassLive's Chris Cotillo, some in Boston's inner circle prefer Alonso over Schwarber, which could be a significant departure from previous reports that favored Schwarber. Alonso, 30, hit 38 home runs and drove in 126 runs with the Mets this past season, while Schwarber crushed 56 home runs for the Phillies.
While Schwarber played both first base and left field during his time with the Red Sox, Alonso is a full-time first baseman who has excelled at the position. Given Triston Casas's injury and uncertainty about his role in the organization, bringing on Alonso would simplify things.
On the other hand, Boston's outfield logjam makes Schwarber's potential signing more complicated, as a move of some sort would likely be necessary to free up space. Signing either slugger would greatly aid Boston in the power department, but it comes with significant spending implications.
ESPN projects Alonso to sign a four-year, $110 million deal, while Schwarber is expected to ink a four-year, $128 million contract. With money to spend this offseason, the Red Sox are poised to make a splash in free agency.
One thing is clear: Boston's search for power at the plate is far from over.
, their lineup is so bare. Alonso or Schwarber would be huge pickups, and it'd be awesome to see them bring some power to that lineup. But, I'm also thinking about how this could impact the rest of the team's budget... it's like, they need a solid starting pitching spot too 
. Maybe they can pull off both? Would love to see how it all plays out! 
. I mean, I love Alonso's numbers, 38 home runs and all that... but Schwarber was crushing it last season too! 
And on top of that, you gotta think about the outfield logjam. Do they really need to make some space? 
if they go with Alonso it'll be such a game changer for that team, he's already proven himself to be an amazing hitter and having him as a full-time first baseman would solve like half their problems 
plus casas is all up in the air right now so that'd just make things even more easier for them. but idk if it'll work out financially lol $110 million or $128 mil is a lot to splurge, i hope they can get it done tho 
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