Red Sox 'Loosely Connected' To Superstar Pitcher In Possible Surprising Move

Boston could end up surprising some people this offseason still

The Boston Red Sox may end up surprising some people throughout the rest of the offseason.

Boston needs to add to the starting rotation still. That much is clear. While that is the case, it isn't clear how they will do so. A move for a mid-tier free-agent option like James Paxton or Mike Clevinger may end up being the most likely move.

This is true, but there are some top options still available in free agency. Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery still are available and with each passing day, it seems more likely that their asking prices will go down. 

A move still should be considered unlikely, but Boston still has been "loosely linked" to Snell as a possible option to improve the rotation, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

"The (Toronto Blue Jays), (New York Mets), and Red Sox have also been loosely connected to Snell at different points during the offseason, but none have been willing to meet Snell’s asking price," Feinsand said. "If that ask comes down, one American League executive predicted that multiple clubs could throw their hat in the ring – which could result in a bidding war that would benefit Snell in the end."

Landing Snell would be a massive move for Boston. It would be expensive, but it would show that the Red Sox are serious about improving the club and spending big. 

Boston certainly could afford a deal for Snell but at this point hasn't budged. There still is time left in the offseason, though. Maybe the Red Sox will surprise us.

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