The Boston Red Sox have gotten a lot out of Alex Bregman this season, and hopefully they can keep him there for years to come. However, there is a chance he leaves this offseason, and the Sox need to be prepared for that.
Fansided’s Stephen Parello believes they will be ready, and should pursue $66 million two-time All-Star Eugenio Suarez as a cost-effective replacement.
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“Suárez will be going into his age-34 season, meaning he should be cheaper and require a shorter-term commitment than the 31-year-old Bregman. The financials could make him an attractive backup plan, and the increased power production would take some of the sting out of losing Bregman should the bidding get too wild,” Parello wrote.
Suarez is in a bit of a slump, slashing .181/.261/.410 since the trade deadline. However, this can be attributed to playing for the Seattle Mariners, who have a very pitcher-friendly park. Overall this season, he’s hitting .231/.304/.531/.835 with 47 homers and 113 RBI.
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If Suarez were to come to Boston, he could probably experience the same Fenway Effect that Bregman did. He would also be on a shorter, cheaper deal, and would allow someone like Marcelo Mayer to take over third after him.
Hopefully Bregman stays, and the Sox don’t need to get a replacement. However, this theoretical signing could be the best one they get if push comes to shove.
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