The Boston Red Sox kicked off their offseason with a blockbuster trade for Chicago White Sox ace Garrett Crochet. Boston sent four minor leaguers to Chicago in the deal, leaving the door wide open to swing another blockbuster trade.
FanSided's Cody Williams thinks the Red Sox have what it takes to acquire another superstar. In fact, Williams suggested the Red Sox could land Toronto Blue Jays superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before the 2025 season begins.
"Outside of being division rivals with the Blue Jays, no team matches up better with Toronto than the Boston Red Sox. You know what would quickly start to turn the vibes around at Fenway Park after an early string of high-profile whiffs in free agency? Pulling off a deal for Guerrero to man the opposite corner from Rafael Devers," Williams wrote. "For Toronto, it would also make sense, even if it is trading with a rival. The Red Sox have a treasure trove of prospects and young, proven players already in the majors - most notably Wilyer Abreu - who could suffice the Blue Jays need to start rebuilding a younger, cheaper core."
For the Blue Jays, a trade makes more sense than many probably think. Toronto just watched Juan Soto spend his walk year in the Bronx before leaving New York without batting an eye for the highest bidder, which was $765 million. What makes the Blue Jays think Guerrero would be willing to stay in Toronto after this season?
Soto's contract likely drove up the market for Guerrero, who's set to be the premier position player in next year's free agency class. Why would Toronto hold onto Guerrero if it could acquire a haul of prospects in return right now?
Boston would likely send a return of Triston Casas, Wilyer Abreu, and multiple other talented prospects to acquire the first baseman. The Red Sox also have the money to re-sign Guerrero in free agency next winter, though it's an incredible risk letting him get there.
