Rumors surrounding the Boston Red Soxand their offseason moves continue to swirl, especially regarding their interest inJuan Soto.
However, baseball expert Jim Bowden has suggested that despite the links to the talented hitter, the Red Sox are more likely to sign two other big names on the market.According to Bowden, the Red Sox are focused on improving their pitching rotation, an area they consider a priority to strengthen their team. Corbin Burnes, Max Fried and Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki would be the most attractive names for Boston.
Red Sox can afford costly trade for Soto
Bowden commented on the situation: “The Red Sox have the financial resources, an aggressive front office and a deep farm system, which makes them one of the most active and interesting teams in the league,” pointing out that the team is willing to make big moves that could put them in a better position to be contenders in the near future.
However, Boston’s strategy is not limited to pitchers. Bowden also anticipates that the Red Sox will look to add a bat to their lineup, although he considers Teoscar Hernandez and Anthony Santander to be more attainable options than Juan Soto.
Both players could give the team the offensive power it needs to improve its performance at the bottom of the lineup. The lack of consistency on offense has been one of the team’s recurring problems in recent years.
The variables to get Soto to join the Red Sox
One of the strengths of the Red Sox is their farm system, which is full of promising young players ready to be promoted or used as trade pieces.
Bowden highlights that this advantage gives them flexibility to make big moves, whether by promoting from within or trading from their depth.
On the other hand, the offer the Red Sox are said to have put on the table for Juan Soto is huge.
There is talk of a 13-year, $625 million contract, which would make Soto one of the highest-paid players in baseball history.Although the details of the deal are not yet clear, sources point out that Boston is making an effort to land one of the best hitters in the game.
However, ESPN’s Jeff Passan quickly denied the news of the offer, leaving Soto’s future up in the air as the Red Sox continue their search for reinforcements.