ESPN.com’s Jerry Crasnick is reporting that the Boston Red Sox are in the market for an 8th inning set-up man but not just any run of the mill reliever. The San Diego Padres have a few different options that would classify as upgrades, however, based on Crasnick’s reporting and quotes from other teams, should the Red Sox come calling, Brad Hand will be the target.
There’s one problem with this potential partnership. Friar faithful fondly remember the July 2016 trade that sent LHP Drew Pomeranz to the Red Sox for prized prospect, Anderson Espinoza.