The emergence of young talent -- both at the Major League level and in the Minors -- is the biggest impetus for the club believing now is the time it can go all in for Price.
There's probably a display board in one of the executive offices on 4 Yawkey Way with a baseball diamond that highlights all the cost-controlled players at many different spots, whetting the club's appetite for what could be in store for the coming years.
The one thing that was missing was the power-pitching ace, and Price will slide into that spot.
The Red Sox could max out on an ace and a stud closer in Craig Kimbrel because they should have several bargains in the everyday lineup, not to mention a potential future ace in Eduardo Rodriguez.