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The Boston Red Sox have some huge decisions to make ahead of the trade deadline.
The team sits on the fence of contending and rebuilding right now, largely due to injuries and some unnecessary drama this season.
Either way, Boston has some trade chips it could explore the market for this season.
On a recent episode of the “Fenway Rundown” podcast, MassLive insider Sean McAdam suggested the Red Sox should listen to trade offers for closer Aroldis Chapman at the deadline this season.
“Even if they’re in the thick of it, I think they should listen on Aroldis Chapman, because he’s going to have enormous value,” McAdam said. “There’s nothing not to like about him. The one thing people used to worry about, ‘Well, he walks too many people.’ Credit Andrew Bailey, credit the pitching program, credit Chapman, do whatever you want, that’s not the case anymore.”
“Let teams trip over themselves and see what they’ll offer you. Even if they’re in it, I just think you can find somebody to close for the final two months. … You can find a closer, but I don’t think you can pass up what people are going to offer for Aroldis Chapman.”
It’s going to be hard for the Red Sox to pass up on the offers they’re likely going to receive for Chapman. Considering he’s on an expiring contract, the Red Sox will likely lose him at the end of the season either way.
Teams like the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and other contenders will likely be involved in the Chapman sweepstakes. Teams with World Series aspirations may be more willing to overpay for the star’s services.
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