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How the Red Sox Could Miss Out on All the Big Free Agent Infielders and Still Come Out Ahead
- Boston faces a balance problem: infield surplus and a payroll near tax thresholds limit big moves this winter.
- Bo Bichette could slot in at second base, offering a rare middle-of-the-order bat for Boston.
- Boston’s payroll and tax penalties may cap signing Bichette or Suárez without offloading salary.
- Ranger Suárez’s signing adds rotation depth but constrains infield spending due to payroll limits.
- Pareto-improvement trades could help Boston gain an infielder without harming others.
- Boston could still pursue a win-now move, or trade prospects for an experienced infielder.
- If Bichette signs elsewhere, Boston might still profit through strategic moves to balance the roster.
- The Cubs and Phillies are among teams linked to Bichette, influencing Boston’s market dynamics.
- Romo Gonzalez and Ceddanne Rafaela show internal infield depth and outfield versatility for Boston.
- Team depth includes Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, and promising young pitchers, reinforcing the rebuild balance.
- The article concludes that the Red Sox remain in a favorable position to upgrade, despite recent moves.
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