{"id":80620,"date":"2024-07-19T20:32:14","date_gmt":"2024-07-20T00:32:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=80620"},"modified":"2024-07-19T20:32:14","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T00:32:14","slug":"red-sox-buyers-2024-trade-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/19\/red-sox-buyers-2024-trade-deadline\/","title":{"rendered":"Red Sox Reportedly Buyers Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It would have seemed crazy to call the Boston Red Sox one of the better teams in baseball at the start of June. The club had struggled to consistently sit with a record over .500 and was dealing with an absurd amount of injuries. However, the last month and a half has set up the organization to go after players at this year&#8217;s trade deadline. And multiple baseball reporters believe that is exactly what Boston is going to do. After months of questions and concerns, the Red Sox are reportedly buyers ahead of the 2024 MLB trade deadline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Red Sox Reportedly Buyers Ahead Of 2024 Trade Deadline<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Towards the end of June, MLB on FOX\u2019s <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Ken_Rosenthal\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ken Rosenthal<\/a> emphatically stated and explained that the Red Sox had to be buyers. In his eyes, there really wasn\u2019t another choice for Boston. He listed starting pitching as the glaring team need, with arms that could eat up innings and complement the current rotation. On Friday, USA TODAY\u2019s <a  href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/BNightengale\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bob Nightengale<\/a> hopped on the buying train. He also called the Red Sox \u201cone of the biggest surprises in baseball right now.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Add .<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BNightengale?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@BNightengale<\/a> to the list of people who expect the Red Sox to be buyers at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n<p>He mentions <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/taillja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jameson Taillon<\/a> (3.10 ERA\/3.81 FIP) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feddeer01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erick Fedde<\/a> (2.99 ERA\/3.53 FIP) as possibilities.<\/p>\n<p>Breslow was a big part of recruiting Taillon\u2026<br \/>\n<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o2qBTDGxIy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/o2qBTDGxIy<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tyler Milliken \u26be\ufe0f (@tylermilliken_) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tylermilliken_\/status\/1814411557096329716?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 19, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Specifically, Nightengale mentioned two Chicago-based hurlers as potential targets for Boston. Although one is probably easier to grab than the other, both would make sense to put in a Red Sox uniform. They may not be the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/07\/11\/red-sox-targets-2024-trade-deadline\/\" target=\"_self\">only players that make sense<\/a>. But with signals pointing to Boston becoming buyers at the deadline, it\u2019s most certainly worth a check-in with both of these pitchers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Erick Fedde &#8211; RHP &#8211; Chicago White Sox &#8211; UDFA 2026<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feddeer01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Erick Fedde<\/a> has really come on in 2024 after <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2023\/12\/05\/erick-fedde-signs-white-sox\/\" target=\"_self\">signing<\/a> a <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/17694\/erick-fedde#:~:text=Erick%20Fedde%20signed%20a%202,a%20total%20salary%20of%20%247%2C500%2C000.\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2-year, $15 million<\/a> deal with the White Sox. He played solely in Korea last year and had previously struggled in MLB play. In six years with the Washington Nationals, Fedde had a 5.41 ERA in 102 games (88 starts). His 1.523 WHIP showed that he didn\u2019t have what it took to consistently get batters out. But in his return to the big leagues, it\u2019s been just the opposite in Chicago.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fedde has been nothing short of stellar for the White Sox this campaign. He sports an ERA of 2.99, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/stats\/pitching?sortState=asc\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ranking 13th in all of baseball<\/a>. In just over 111 innings, he has a 1.132 WHIP, by far a career-best mark, and 99 strikeouts. He\u2019s been a strong option on a Chicago team that can barely buy wins in 2024. With just under a year and a half left on his contract, which is connected to the worst team in baseball, trading Fedde makes complete sense for the White Sox ahead of this season\u2019s trade deadline.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"cy\">Erick Fedde, Nasty 88mph Changeup. \ud83d\udc4c <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FNYsUlu7IW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/FNYsUlu7IW<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PitchingNinja\/status\/1800358779764056139?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">June 11, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fedde has been connected with basically every contender in baseball. It\u2019s no secret that he is available and has increased demand across the league. That may create a bidding war to secure the 31-year-old\u2019s services, but it shouldn\u2019t scare away the Red Sox. After all, Boston should put themselves right there with every other contender. One or two moves could be the difference between making a deep run in the postseason or missing it altogether. The Red Sox know that feeling all too well after failing to make moves the last two years, and subsequently falling out of the playoff picture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fedde would rank second on Boston, behind only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/houckta01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tanner Houck<\/a>, in ERA. He\u2019d be third in WHIP,\u00a0 strikeouts, and innings pitched. It is never a bad idea to add a hot starting pitcher at the deadline, especially as a contender. Fedde has been just that in 2024. He\u2019s allowed two or fewer runs in 13 starts this season. Fedde hasn\u2019t surrendered a run in 11 July innings. This makes a lot of sense for the Red Sox to at least check in on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Every single team that is looking for a SP is going to want Erick Fedde, but the Red Sox should be in on him.<\/p>\n<p>19 GS &#8211; 111.1 IP<br \/>\n2.99 ERA\/3.54 FIP<br \/>\n8.0 K\/9<br \/>\n2.4 BB\/9<br \/>\n46.5% GB%<\/p>\n<p>$7.5 MM AAV for 2024\/2025. Hasn\u2019t gone less than 5 IP in a start since May 4th.<a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FYmt9fcZPK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/FYmt9fcZPK<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Tyler Milliken \u26be\ufe0f (@tylermilliken_) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/tylermilliken_\/status\/1812125791892693503?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 13, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><b>Jameson Taillon &#8211; RHP &#8211; Chicago Cubs &#8211; UDFA 2027<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compared to Fedde, <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/taillja01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-07-19_br\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jameson Taillon<\/a> is probably tougher to secure in a trade this year. He\u2019s under contract for an additional year, his track record is a lot longer than Fedde\u2019s, and the Chicago Cubs aren\u2019t locked in on selling in 2024. But if they are, Boston should be knocking at the door. There\u2019s nothing wrong with grabbing someone that would help you now and in the future. Taillon would do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The right-hander is having the best year of his eight-season career in 2024. Taillon has a 3.10 ERA in 16 starts and 93 innings. He won\u2019t have any issues with load management down the stretch, with proof from the Florida native pitching over 177 frames in 2022. Taillon isn\u2019t a big strikeout thrower and has punched out only 75 batters this season. But his 1.161 WHIP shows an ability to keep runners off the basepaths. Taillon\u2019s ERA+ of 136 makes him an even more appealing option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Remote athlete Jameson Taillon (<a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JTaillon50?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">@JTaillon50<\/a>) logs his 5th straight quality start.<\/p>\n<p>The most notable adjustment &#8211; throwing his sweeper and his cutter inside to lefties. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/gKOTslF2nj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/gKOTslF2nj<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ben Brewster (@TreadAthletics) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TreadAthletics\/status\/1809966896550191590?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">July 7, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a player who has a career ERA just south of 4.00, Taillon is not one of the best pitchers in baseball. But he\u2019s been consistent besides a poor 2023 campaign and doesn\u2019t walk a lot of opponents. The potential issue here is that he won\u2019t be cheap due to the remaining two and a half years on his contract. The Red Sox should be yearning to improve the roster for the next few years, though, especially with the breakout of this season\u2019s squad.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Jameson Taillon&#8217;s 3Ks in the 2nd. <a  href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qsQn8FPC6O\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/qsQn8FPC6O<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) <a  href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PitchingNinja\/status\/1786831005392970177?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 4, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taillon has given up more than three runs in a start just once in 2024. He began the year with five straight outings of two runs or less. And in Taillon\u2019s <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.statmuse.com\/mlb\/ask\/jameson-taillon-era-in-last-seven-starts\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">last seven games<\/a>, he has a 2.68 ERA. This all really comes down to whether the Cubs decide to sell pieces. They have a roster and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/01\/31\/starting-rotation-chicago-cubs-2024\/\" target=\"_self\">starting rotation<\/a> that can compete but have failed to put it together in 2024. That may just be enough to try and shed some future cash that Taillon carries. He signed a <a  href=\"https:\/\/www.spotrac.com\/mlb\/player\/_\/id\/16579\/jameson-taillon#:~:text=Jameson%20Taillon%20signed%20a%204,a%20total%20salary%20of%20%2418%2C000%2C000.\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4-year, $68 million<\/a> deal ahead of the 2023 season. If they are indeed buyers at this year&#8217;s deadline, it would be malpractice for the Red Sox to not at least inquire about the availability of the 32-year-old veteran.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It would have seemed crazy to call the Boston Red Sox one of the better teams in baseball at the start of June. The club had struggled to consistently sit with a record over .500 and was dealing with an absurd amount of injuries. 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