Boston Red Sox Insider Predicts Unexpected Outfield Trade, Not Jarren Duran as Previously Thought.
A surprise in store for the Boston Red Sox fans could be more than just their division rival's resurgence. It seems that one of the outfielders seen as a non-tradable commodity is expected to be traded by the end of this offseason. According to Chris Cotillo, an insider who covers the Red Sox for MassLive, it will not be 29-year-old Jarren Duran, whose production levels have been relatively stable this season.
However, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, recently named the American League Gold Glove winner for center fielders, is expected to find himself in a different uniform. According to Cotillo, the Red Sox are looking at trading Rafaela as part of their strategy to reshape their outfield and bolster their offense.
While it seems counterintuitive, Duran's decline on defense has made him a less appealing trade option than initially thought. In contrast, Rafaela's impressive defensive numbers make him an attractive commodity for other teams. Cotillo notes that the Red Sox would be able to get significant value from trading Rafaela, while Duran may not fetch as much due to his declining performance.
The Red Sox are reportedly in talks with free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who is expected to sign a five-year deal worth $150 million. The addition of Schwarber would give the team a boost to their offense, but it seems that Rafaela's trade could be part of the larger plan to revamp their outfield.
Ultimately, only time will tell if Cotillo's prediction comes to fruition and which outfielder will find themselves on a new team by the end of this offseason.
A surprise in store for the Boston Red Sox fans could be more than just their division rival's resurgence. It seems that one of the outfielders seen as a non-tradable commodity is expected to be traded by the end of this offseason. According to Chris Cotillo, an insider who covers the Red Sox for MassLive, it will not be 29-year-old Jarren Duran, whose production levels have been relatively stable this season.
However, center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela, recently named the American League Gold Glove winner for center fielders, is expected to find himself in a different uniform. According to Cotillo, the Red Sox are looking at trading Rafaela as part of their strategy to reshape their outfield and bolster their offense.
While it seems counterintuitive, Duran's decline on defense has made him a less appealing trade option than initially thought. In contrast, Rafaela's impressive defensive numbers make him an attractive commodity for other teams. Cotillo notes that the Red Sox would be able to get significant value from trading Rafaela, while Duran may not fetch as much due to his declining performance.
The Red Sox are reportedly in talks with free agent designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, who is expected to sign a five-year deal worth $150 million. The addition of Schwarber would give the team a boost to their offense, but it seems that Rafaela's trade could be part of the larger plan to revamp their outfield.
Ultimately, only time will tell if Cotillo's prediction comes to fruition and which outfielder will find themselves on a new team by the end of this offseason.
! I remember when I was watching games with my dad back in the day 
, we'd always speculate about who'd be traded and who'd stay put. It's crazy to think how quickly things can change for players. Rafaela's got some serious skills on defense 
, I'm not surprised he's a Gold Glove winner! But yeah, Duran's decline has been pretty noticeable too 
️. I'm intrigued by the rumors about Schwarber signing though - that guy's gonna be a beast at DH 
! The Red Sox always seem to know how to make some noise during the offseason 
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anyway, I think it's weird that they're trading away Rafaela when he just won that Gold Glove award 
but at the same time, Duran's defense has been pretty meh this season. I don't get why the Red Sox want to trade him now though? Are they planning on bringing in some new guy with better defense or something? Kyle Schwarber is gonna be a beast hitting-wise tho 
$150 million seems steep but if he can deliver, it's worth it. The outfield is definitely gonna look different by the end of this offseason...
I'm not sure about this one... trading Ceddanne Rafaela would be crazy! He just won that Gold Glove award and his defense has been insane all season. I get what they're saying about Duran's decline on D, but Rafaela's got too much value to me. If the Sox are looking to revamp their outfield, maybe they should focus on bringing in some more offense rather than getting rid of a player like Rafaela who can still contribute in multiple ways. Plus, I'm loving the idea of Kyle Schwarber joining the team... that would be a huge boost to our lineup! 
! First, it's Jarren Duran being considered for trade, and now Ceddanne Rafaela? I get it, defense is key, but this guy's been killing it in center field all season... why trade him away? 
! I hope they're getting some real value out of that deal. But seriously, trading Rafaela now just seems like a weird move. The Red Sox need an outfielder who can actually hit, and Rafaela's been on fire... why give him away? 
Still, you've got to consider that Duran's decline on defense has made him less desirable, and trading Rafaela could bring in some serious value. The addition of Schwarber does make sense though - their offense would definitely get a boost. But it's also worth noting that the Red Sox have been trying to revamp their outfield for a while now... Are they just playing catch-up or is this part of a bigger plan? 
i mean, we don't want to make it harder for them to compete with the yankees 