The Red Sox' $200 million target opens the door to free agency with Post

The Boston Red Sox have a lot of money to spend this winter and several holes to fill.

The big moves the Red Sox should consider are at least one right-handed hitter for the middle of the lineup, at least one starting pitcher and several high-leverage relievers. Boston has a great young core to build around, and if they can bring in a few influential veterans, the Red Sox could be on the rise in 2025.

The 2024 Major League Baseball playoffs should show that anything can happen. All you have to do is get in; then it's everyone's business. The Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals have already surprised people by advancing to the National League Division Series over the Houston Astros and Baltimore Orioles.

Anything can happen and the Red Sox should be aggressive. Because of this, the club has been linked with seemingly every big-name player that will be available, even if a move is unrealistic.

With the Astros eliminated from the playoffs, third baseman Alex Bregman's career in town could be coming to an end. There were persistent rumors of a possible breakup, and after Houston's exit, he added fuel to the fire by posting on social media that some interpreted as a farewell.

“Thank you, Houston,” Bregman wrote.

Bregman has already been linked to a handful of teams, including, surprisingly, the Red Sox. Agent Scott Boras suggested Bregman could move to second base, opening the door for a team like the Red Sox. He's a great right-handed hitter and should get a deal in the neighborhood of $200 million this winter. Or at least that's what he wants.

It would be a little shocking if he ended up in Boston, even if he moved to second base.

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