Red Sox: Grading trades, free agent signings of Dave Dombrowski

By Rick McNair | May 15, 2017

Dec 6, 2016; National Harbor, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox president of baseball operation Dave Dombrowski speaks with the media after the Red Sox made a trade for pitcher Chris Sale (not pictured) at Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /

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May 7, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (41) pitches to the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports /

CHRIS SALE TRADE

Chris Sale may be the second coming of Pedro Martinez. Enough was written about this perpetual candidate for a Cy Young Award and his statistical and tailoring accomplishments. When this level of talent becomes available you simply cannot pass it up no matter what the price.

Yoan Moncada and Michael Kopech were the price and both will be at the MLB level eventually. Moncada is the real deal and a projected five-tool player. The mercurial Kopech owns a heater that tops 100 MPH. Both will fill long-term needs for the White Sox.

Sale has been a delight for Boston in what is transpiring to be a miserable season. Even on the rare occasion when Sale is less than extraordinary he will still be his customary 10+ strikeouts and keep the Sox well in the game. This deal is another win-win for both teams and quite possibly the best move of the Dombrowski early going.

EARLY GRADE – A

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