The Boston Red Sox have missed out on a number of high free brokers this winter, however they managed to land arguably the most effective participant on the commerce market.
In accordance with a number of experiences, the Chicago White Sox have agreed to commerce beginning pitcher Garrett Crochet to Boston. In return, Chicago will obtain 4 prospects.
Crochet drew curiosity from a number of groups. A report earlier this week claimed that two rival teams had been the most aggressive in making an attempt to commerce for the left-hander, and the Pink Sox weren’t a kind of groups.
The Pink Sox had been, nevertheless, linked to Crochet earlier within the offseason. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow had mentioned Boston would pursue high-end pitching expertise this winter. The Pink Sox watched a top free-agent pitcher sign with the rival New York Yankees on Tuesday, however Boston might have been centered on Crochet all alongside.
Crochet was one of many lone shiny spots on a White Sox staff that gained simply 41 video games final season. He went 6-12 with a 3.58 ERA and 209 strikeouts in 32 begins. He was named an All-Star for the primary time in his profession.
Pink Sox followers have been dissatisfied that the staff has not spent more cash in free company, however the Crochet commerce ought to assist ease a few of these issues. He has two years of arbitration eligibility remaining, and Boston will seemingly attempt to signal him to an extension.