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Boston Red Sox: Three possible trade destinations for Mookie Betts

By Ben Fadden

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 29: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after the Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles 5-4 at Fenway Park on September 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 29: Mookie Betts #50 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after the Red Sox defeat Baltimore Orioles 5-4 at Fenway Park on September 29, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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3. Chicago Cubs

I know you might be thinking “Why would the Chicago Cubs trade for Mookie Betts when they are trying to get back to getting young players?”

And that is a legitimate question, but Theo Epstein and Jed Hoyer would be dealing with an American League team, which means that they can give the Red Sox some big bats that could fit in as designated hitters.

Kyle Schwarber is going to be talked about in the trade market this season, and I wouldn’t pass it by Epstein to include Schwarber in a deal, especially for a talent that is a more consistent hitter and better fielder than Kyle is like Mookie Betts.

After all, Theo Epstein did draft Mookie back in 2011 when he was with the Red Sox, so he might be itching to get his player back with him.

I understand that the Cubs are locked into some bad contracts but this would be for one season and if the move means that they make it back to the promised land then I think it is worth it.

The next team could arguably be the most powerful team in the league…

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