That very well could be, but it's not "obvious."
Couldn't that Brez values him more highly all GMs in need of an OF'er and who can afford $7M?
I'd like to know any and all deals offered for him: then, we'd have a better idea of where the main issue lies.
8 months ago, this was reported....
The Boston Red Sox rejected the San Diego Padres' package of starting pitcher Dylan Cease, No. 2 prospect Ethan Salas and an unnamed prospect for All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran, per MassLive's Sean McAdam. McAdam clarified the unnamed prospect was not No. 1 Padres prospect and No. 3 MLB prospect Leo De Vries.
The Sox "quickly rejected it." I think that showed one GM valued Duran.
There was also more recent talk of Ragans for Duran, but I'm not sure that helps my point.
Haven't really heard many confirmed offers made, so it's tough to know.