Offseason preview: Five big-name Red Sox trade targets
By Joe Meehan
Sep 8, 2014; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder
Giancarlo Stanton(27) hits a solo home run in the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Let’s get the obvious one out of the way.
Stanton has had his name connected to the Red Sox for about two seasons now. And as much as the Marlins insist they plan on giving Stanton a long-term extension, their history of failing to sign key players to long-term deals (Miguel Cabrera, Hanley Ramirez) speaks for itself. So when the Marlins inevitably put Stanton on the market, expect the Red Sox (and every other team in baseball) to be calling.
Potential Deal: Blake Swihart, Henry Owens, Mookie Betts, Yoenis Cespedes for Stanton
It’s a lot, especially with the way Cespedes has excelled in his limited time in Boston. But for Stanton, it’s likely at least close to what it would take. Proven talent versus potential talent from a prospect will have to be carefully considered.