More:Will the Red Sox be buyers this trade deadline? More:BILL KOCH: Who will the Red Sox target as the trade deadline approachesMore:BILL KOCH: Risks part of any trade deadline moveThe Rays unceremoniously dumped the Red Sox out of first place in the American League East thanks to a weekend sweep. Nelson Cruz, Anthony Rizzo, Joey Gallo, Jose Berrios and Brad Hand, acquired by those contenders before the trade deadline, all now compete directly against the Red Sox in the race for a division crown. At one time or another, they were all identified as the top player in the Red Sox system. The Red Sox, if they can summon their form through the season’s first 103 games, could still be a factor deep into the fall.

Source: MetroXpress August 04, 2021 15:45 UTC