Red Sox, Yankees, Rangers Among Clubs Who Have Pursued Rising Star

Could the Red Sox make a surprise move soon?

One of the top free-agent starting pitchers is still looking for a new home. 

Former New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Texas Rangers hurler Jordan Montgomery has been one of the most sought-after free-agent pitchers this offseason. 

While this is the case, Montgomery hasn't found a new home yet. The fact that he's looking for a massive deal paired with the fact that free agency has been extremely slow is the reason why he's still available. 

He certainly will sign at some point in the not-so-distant future and the Boston Red Sox, Yankees, and Rangers are among the clubs who have shown interest in a possible deal, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. 

"A local barbecue joint located near Globe Life Field has even done its part in trying to lure Montgomery back to Texas, offering the left-hander free BBQ for life if he re-ups with the Rangers," Feinsand said. "So why hasn’t it happened? Montgomery could simply be falling victim to a market that – outside of the (Los Angeles Dodgers) – has seemingly been hesitant to make big deals.

"The Rangers make the most sense for Montgomery, who has also been connected to the Yankees, Red Sox, (Philadelphia Phillies), (Los Angeles Angels), and (San Francisco Giants) in recent weeks. A reunion between Montgomery and the Yankees appears to be a long shot at this point, though the other clubs could still be in play. That said, a return to Texas remains the most logical and likely conclusion to Montgomery’s free agency."

Landing someone like Montgomery would be an awesome addition for Boston this offseason but it sounds like it would have a lot of competition for his services. Plus, it's unclear how much the Red Sox are willing to spend. 

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