Now with the trade, the only way the Red Sox current roster construction makes sense is to find someone to take Yoshida and half the salary. Yoshida and his money isn't a bench bat or even platoon. That roster spot is better used for another reliever.
Trade news: The Boston Red Sox are acquiring third baseman Caleb Durbin in a trade with the Milwaukee Brewers, sources tell ESPN. Left-hander Kyle Harrison is headlining the three-player package headed back to Milwaukee.
I still believe in Hicks after a full offseason of being with the Red Sox. Your everyday lineup should include Rafaela, Duran, Wilyer, Anthony, Contreras, Story, Narv, Mayer, and the added bat they still need. Yoshida, Sandoval, and Crawford don’t have a spot on this roster.
I for one am against moving Bello and honestly Duran too. You’re not gonna get good enough value back for either one to help win this year. Moving off of Yoshida and Sandoval would help you make another move to add someone impactful and they should be all in moving both to do so
I still believe in Hicks after a full offseason of being with the Red Sox. Your everyday lineup should include Rafaela, Duran, Wilyer, Anthony, Contreras, Story, Narv, Mayer, and the added bat they still need. Yoshida, Sandoval, and Crawford don’t have a spot on this roster.
BREAKING: Texas true freshman transfer OT Nick Brooks has Committed to Alabama, he tells @On3
The 6’8 345 OT appeared in multiple games this season for the Longhorns
He was ranked as a four-star recruit in the 2025 class (per On3 Industry)
https://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS
All of these things are easily doable by the Red Sox to finish off what would end up being a really good offseason:
Trade Duran or Abreu with Harrison and Romero for an infielder and bullpen arm.
Eat 5 million of Yoshida's salary for someone's 25th ranked prospect.
Huge fan of the Suarez deal. Now I need to see who our 2nd or 3rd baseman is. Don’t you dare go to Spring Training saying David Hamilton, Romy Gonzalez, or Sogard. Also, move Yoshida for a lifetime supply of Crochet’s hemmed pants.