Rumor Has It That A Red Sox Rising Star Is Being Discussed In A Trade
With just over a week until pitchers and catchers report to spring training, will the Boston Red Sox make any significant roster changes?
Although expectations should be reasonable, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow is anticipated to be active in the free agent market. It is also possible that the team will make a few significant trades prior to finalizing their roster.
Closer Kenley Jansen has been long-rumored as the most likely trade candidate, but in recent trade discussions, a more surprising name has surfaced.
Before sustaining a season-ending toe injury last season, Duran hit.295 with 44 extra-base hits, including eight home runs, 40 RBIs, and a.828 OPS (121 OPS+) in 102 games. In addition, he made significant defensive progress from a year ago and stole 24 bases in 26 attempts.
