Jun 6, 2015; Boston, MA, USA; A large flag covers the green monster for the pre-game national anthem prior to the game between the Oakland Athletics and Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The Red Sox won 4-2. Mandatory Credit: Gregory J. Fisher-USA TODAY Sports
4. Boston Red Sox
The Red Sox pitching was abysmal in 2015. There’s no way around that, and new head shot-caller Dave Dombrowski will look to fix the rotation before next season rolls around. Johnny Cueto established a reputation as somewhat of a wild card after being traded to Kansas City this July, and Boston just hasn’t seemed to be connected to Zack Greinke or Jordan Zimmermann thus far. While things on both of those fronts could obviously change in an instant, things as they stand seem to leave Price atop Boston’s pitching wish list this winter.
As is the case with New York, Boston will find Price’s proven track record in the American League East appealing. If Dombrowski can move one or both of Hanley Ramirez and Pablo Sandoval off the books, the Red Sox should have no trouble going toe-to-toe with top market teams for Price’s services, though those two contracts could also ultimately be what allow other clubs to jump Boston in a potential contract package for Price.
The Red Sox need pitching, and they need it bad. Getting on the line with Price’s reps should be high on their to-do list in the coming weeks.
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