The Boston Red Sox could afford a major deal this winter in free agency.
This will be a very interesting offseason with a star-studded free agent class. New York Yankees superstar Juan Soto and Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes will lead the class this winter and both are projected to get historic contracts.
They won't be the only stars available, though. There could even be some surprising players available. Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller put together a list of"In case you haven't already heard, there is an opt-out clause coming up this offseason in Gerrit Cole's nine-year, $324 million contract," Miller said. "He has four years remaining on his deal at a total sum of $144M , which he can choose to decline within the first five days after the World Series ends.
"Cole is a few months younger than Jacob deGrom was two years ago when he signed his five-year, $185M deal with the . Max Scherzer was two years older than Cole when he got $43.3M per year on a three-year deal...If Cole hits the open market, he should get five years for $200M, if not slightly more than that. And while the New York Mets would be the most likely candidate to make that happen, it would be quite the stoking of the rivalry flames if the Boston Red Sox make Cole their ace.
If somehow Cole does become available, he would immediately join Soto and Burnes as the best players available. Boston needs an ace and could afford a $200 million deal. Plus, a deal with the Red Sox would hurt New York. Keep an eye on him.Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sports coverage at the New England Sports Network with a focus on baseball and basketball. Outside of journalism, Patrick also is pursuing an MBA at Brandeis University.
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