Red Sox Predicted to Finally Upgrade Rotation With World Series Champ
As the MLB offseason got underway in November, Boston Red Sox fans had a reason to believe the winter would include some big acquisitions. That hasn’t happened yet, but it could change if they land free-agent starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery.
Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller shared fresh predictions for the remaining unsigned players still on the open market as of February 18. When it came down to Montgomery, he predicted that Boston would finally make a headline-grabbing move and land the southpaw.
“The Boston Red Sox have an estimated $54 million to spend,” Miller said. “They desperately need another starting pitcher. Montgomery has had proven success in the AL East from his former time with the Yankees. And the real kicker is that his wife reportedly started her dermatology residency at a hospital in Boston, so he’s going to be spending a lot of time in Massachusetts anyway.”
MLB Trade Rumors predicted a six-year, $150 million deal for Montgomery on November 6. However, it’s also been reported that agent Scott Boras has been using Aaron Nola’s seven-year, $172 million deal with the Philadelphia Phillies as a benchmark in talks.
Rafael Devers Is Fed up With Boston’s Inaction
As Craig Breslow was getting settled into his new position as Boston’s head baseball chief, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner made a promise he’d probably like to take back. He told the media, including The Boston Globe’s Alex Speier, on November 2 that the club would go “full throttle” to improve the roster ahead of 2024.
But now that spring training is underway, Boston’s most significant move included signing starting pitcher Lucas Giolito to a two-year, $38.5 million deal. It’s been a frustrating offseason to sit through for Red Sox fans and players alike.
