Red Sox Rumors

Feb 25, 2016; Surprise, AZ, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Tim Collins poses for a portrait during photo day at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox Free Agent Possibility: Tim Collins

Boston Red Sox Free Agent Target: Trevor Plouffe?

Red Sox DH talks make Pablo Sandoval a footnote

Red Sox Trade Rumor: Miguel Cabrera is possible, but probable?

Oct 2, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) is greeted in the dugout after scoring a run during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Rumor: Jays sign Morales, so Encarnacion to Boston?

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) reacts to striking out during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox hot for reliever Greg Holland, more than Edwin Encarnacion?

October 6, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers designated hitter Carlos Beltran (36) hits a single in the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays during game one of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball game at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox have Carlos Beltran on the radar?

Nov 1, 2015; New York City, NY, USA; (EDITORS NOTE: caption correction) Kansas City Royals pitcher Greg Holland (right) celebrates with manager Ned Yost (left) after defeating the New York Mets in game five of the World Series at Citi Field. The Royals won the World Series four games to one. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox have interest in reliever Greg Holland as setup man

Oct 19, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays right fielder Jose Bautista (19) reacts being forced out during the sixth inning against the Cleveland Indians in game five of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox don’t need Jose Bautista as much as the Blue Jays

Oct 7, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Texas Rangers center fielder Ian Desmond (20) hits an RBI sacrifice ground ball against the Toronto Blue Jays during the eighth inning of game two of the 2016 ALDS playoff baseball series at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox rumors: Interest in free agent Ian Desmond?

Oct 4, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes sits in the dugout during a workout prior to the National League Wild Card game against the San Francisco Giants at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Chris Pedota/The Record via USA TODAY NETWORK

Boston Red Sox Free Agent Targets: Yoenis Cespedes

Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill (44) reacts after a strike out during the sixth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Boston Red Sox should sign Rich Hill back for 2017

May 30, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Boston Red Sox left fielder Blake Swihart (23) triples during the sixth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Red Sox won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox: New big bats spell doom for Blake Swihart in 2017

Oct 17, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Cleveland Indians first baseman Mike Napoli (26) hits a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning in game three of the 2016 ALCS playoff baseball series at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox may revisit the Mike Napoli experiment next season

Sep 28, 2016; Bronx, NY, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Koji Uehara (19) douses Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Junichi Tazawa (36) with champagne after losing to the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium but clinching their division with a Toronto Blue Jays loss. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Seem Done With Junichi Tazawa

Jun 30, 2015; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; The ball gets past Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Edwin Encarnacion (10) on a throwing error by second baseman Devon Travis (not pictured) allowing Boston Red Sox center fielder Mookie Betts (50) to reach base safely in the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox: Betts Makes Bid For Encarnacion Better Option

Aug 31, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz (34) reacts with center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (25) during the eighth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Greg M. Cooper-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox: Jackie Bradley Jr. would have been the price to get Chris Sale

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) throws against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning at Safeco Field. Seattle defeated Chicago, 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Trading Andrew Benintendi should be no Red Sox obstacle

Jun 21, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Chicago White Sox relief pitcher David Robertson (30) pitches during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox should look to add David Robertson

Jul 18, 2016; Seattle, WA, USA; Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) reacts after getting the last out of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Need Benintendi, Even At The Expense Of Sale

Jul 23, 2016; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Clay Buchholz (11) pitches during the sixth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Dombrowski Labels Buchholz As ‘Protection’

Jul 12, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; American League pitcher Chris Sale (49) of the Chicago White Sox throws a pitch in the first inning in the 2016 MLB All Star Game at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Check in on Chris Sale

Jun 26, 2016; Arlington, TX, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Hanley Ramirez (13) tosses the ball back to starting pitcher Clay Buchholz (11) in the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Park in Arlington. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Big Bats May Produce More Buchholz Time

Jul 1, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson (58) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Trade Interest In Jeremy Hellickson Creates Questions

May 31, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics pitcher Sonny Gray (54) smiles in the dugout during the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at the Oakland Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Need Sonny Gray Trade To Happen

May 18, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Rich Hill (18) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at O.co Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kenny Karst-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox Should Make Rich Hill A Trade Target

Feb 27, 2016; Dunedin, FL, USA; Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Edwin Encarnacion (10) poses for a photo during photo day at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports

Red Sox David Ortiz Recommends Encarnacion To Replace Him

Red Sox rumors: does a Pablo Sandoval for James Shields swap make sense?