The Boston Red Sox tried to land one of the best overall first basemen at the winter meetings, but struck out.
Pete Alonso was out there for the taking and Boston even met with the prolific slugger, but it was unable to get a deal over the finish line. Instead, the Baltimore Orioles inked the former New York Mets slugger to a five-year deal and now the Red Sox are going to have to face off against him for years to come.
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For Boston, it does have a first baseman on the roster with significant upside in Triston Casas. He’s a former top prospect for the organization and impressed as a rookie with 24 homers and 65 RBIs in 2023. Unfortunately for Casas, the last two seasons have been full of injuries. He very well could be a long-term option for the organization, but the club does need more power and first base would be an intriguing area to add.
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