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Red Sox Poised for Blockbuster Trade for $56 Million Cy Young Winner
Earlier this offseason, the Boston Red Sox orchestrated a blockbuster move by acquiring Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. With Crochet set to lead the rotation after an All-Star season in 2024, Boston could now be looking to add another starter from a rebuilding team to boost their postseason prospects in 2025.
The Miami Marlins, currently not viewed as contenders—having traded Tanner Scott and Luis Arráez last season—might be the source of the next big addition. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts that the Marlins could trade Sandy Alcántara to the Red Sox before the 2025 trade deadline.
"The Miami Marlins were adamant from the outset that they had no intentions of trading Sandy Alcántara this offseason, and they’ve stuck to that stance," Miller wrote. "However, we're all expecting it to happen before this summer's trade deadline. They likely ruled out trading him now to avoid lowball offers for a recent Cy Young winner coming off a fresh Tommy John surgery. Instead, they're hoping he can reassert his dominance during the early months of the 2025 season, making him more valuable in July than he would have been in January."
Alcántara signed a five-year, $56 million extension in 2021 and has two seasons remaining on his deal, along with a $21 million club option for 2027. With several years of control still on his contract, he could eventually return a haul of prospects for the Marlins once he reestablishes his value.
Having missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Alcántara struggled in 2023 despite his stellar 2022 campaign—when he posted a 2.28 ERA, notched 207 strikeouts, led the league with 228⅔ innings pitched, and recorded six complete games. His current trade value is therefore modest compared to his potential once he returns to form.
With a career ERA of 3.32, Alcántara could be the key piece that propels the Red Sox to new heights.
Earlier this offseason, the Boston Red Sox orchestrated a blockbuster move by acquiring Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. With Crochet set to lead the rotation after an All-Star season in 2024, Boston could now be looking to add another starter from a rebuilding team to boost their postseason prospects in 2025.
The Miami Marlins, currently not viewed as contenders—having traded Tanner Scott and Luis Arráez last season—might be the source of the next big addition. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller predicts that the Marlins could trade Sandy Alcántara to the Red Sox before the 2025 trade deadline.
"The Miami Marlins were adamant from the outset that they had no intentions of trading Sandy Alcántara this offseason, and they’ve stuck to that stance," Miller wrote. "However, we're all expecting it to happen before this summer's trade deadline. They likely ruled out trading him now to avoid lowball offers for a recent Cy Young winner coming off a fresh Tommy John surgery. Instead, they're hoping he can reassert his dominance during the early months of the 2025 season, making him more valuable in July than he would have been in January."
Alcántara signed a five-year, $56 million extension in 2021 and has two seasons remaining on his deal, along with a $21 million club option for 2027. With several years of control still on his contract, he could eventually return a haul of prospects for the Marlins once he reestablishes his value.
Having missed all of 2024 while recovering from Tommy John surgery, Alcántara struggled in 2023 despite his stellar 2022 campaign—when he posted a 2.28 ERA, notched 207 strikeouts, led the league with 228⅔ innings pitched, and recorded six complete games. His current trade value is therefore modest compared to his potential once he returns to form.
With a career ERA of 3.32, Alcántara could be the key piece that propels the Red Sox to new heights.
captain stone
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I remember watching that game at home with my dad & brother... It wasn't looking good before Carbo hit his HR; he himself looked awful on the previous pitch and just barely touched it to keep his AB alive (or was that foul tip on a one-strike count?)... What I also remember is that the next pitch, as was the previous one, was shown from the home-plate camera, which I always found kinda cool...
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David Ortiz spent time with Roman Anthony in the batting cages at JetBlue Park on Sunday morning, a Red Sox legend connecting with a centerpiece of the team’s future.
The opportunity to learn from the Hall of Famer wasn’t lost on the top prospect.
“He cares about young players like myself who haven’t even had a big league at-bat yet,” said Anthony. “For him to come back and to just sit there and watch me hit and talk hitting with me, to talk about what he sees and what he likes and what I can get better at, it’s just awesome.
“It’s amazing. It hits a little different when it’s a legend like that.”
As he prepares for his third full professional season, Anthony’s roots in the organization are deepening. He’s forging relationships with team alums as well as current big league players, coaches, and front office members.
“I love this organization. I was drafted by this organization. I don’t ever want to leave this organization” said Anthony.
The Sox would be delighted to create a path for Anthony to remain with them for a long time. According to multiple sources, the team has shown interest in discussing a long-term deal with Anthony this spring, much as the Brewers did in signing Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million deal prior to his big league debut in 2024.
Anthony didn’t rule out such a deal, but downplayed its likelihood at a time when his focus is on competing for a roster spot.
“I haven’t really thought about it much,” said Anthony. “Honestly for me, right now, there’s one goal and it’s to make the team. Being out here with these guys and these resources, the last thing I want to do is have something take my mind off of that.”
Anthony also expressed little urgency to rush into a long-term deal. Certainly, there is appeal to ensuring remarkable wealth before starting a big league career, but Anthony also is willing to play the long game in a financial Stanford Marshmallow Test.
The opportunity to learn from the Hall of Famer wasn’t lost on the top prospect.
“He cares about young players like myself who haven’t even had a big league at-bat yet,” said Anthony. “For him to come back and to just sit there and watch me hit and talk hitting with me, to talk about what he sees and what he likes and what I can get better at, it’s just awesome.
“It’s amazing. It hits a little different when it’s a legend like that.”
As he prepares for his third full professional season, Anthony’s roots in the organization are deepening. He’s forging relationships with team alums as well as current big league players, coaches, and front office members.
“I love this organization. I was drafted by this organization. I don’t ever want to leave this organization” said Anthony.
The Sox would be delighted to create a path for Anthony to remain with them for a long time. According to multiple sources, the team has shown interest in discussing a long-term deal with Anthony this spring, much as the Brewers did in signing Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million deal prior to his big league debut in 2024.
Anthony didn’t rule out such a deal, but downplayed its likelihood at a time when his focus is on competing for a roster spot.
“I haven’t really thought about it much,” said Anthony. “Honestly for me, right now, there’s one goal and it’s to make the team. Being out here with these guys and these resources, the last thing I want to do is have something take my mind off of that.”
Anthony also expressed little urgency to rush into a long-term deal. Certainly, there is appeal to ensuring remarkable wealth before starting a big league career, but Anthony also is willing to play the long game in a financial Stanford Marshmallow Test.
