His contract was originally signed with the Marlins and the Brewers unloaded the top of their farm for him.
Lorenzo Cain was signed as a free agent. And for a lot more money per year...
He was never a free agent.
Yelich signed his current deal after 2 years of service time and avoided the arbitration process and delayed his free agency by 3 years.
The Sox should try to lock up Benitendi similarly...
I think I’d be fine with 8 positions not changing, but if the Sox do want to improve, do so at 1b.
And as of now, I’m assuming Nunez and Holt handle 2b...
The 2004 Red Sox also went 11-3 in the postseason. But their 3 losses set up the most exciting comeback in MLB history and did so against the Yankees. THAT was a dream...
The Nationals tried to acquire him last year and reportedly the price tag was both Juan Soto and Victor Robles. I don’t think the Sox can come close to that without including Devers..,