Yankees get sniped by Red Sox in trade proposal for 8-time All-Star…

The New York Yankees have been actively seeking to strengthen their infield this offseason, particularly at third base. Their interest in acquiring eight-time All-Star and ten-time Gold Glove third baseman Nolan Arenado from the St. Louis Cardinals has been well-documented. However, recent reports suggest that the Boston Red Sox have entered the fray with a compelling trade proposal, potentially outmaneuvering the Yankees in the pursuit of Arenado.

According to a report by The Sporting News, the Red Sox have proposed a trade that would send Arenado and $17 million to Boston in exchange for right-handed pitcher Richard Fitts. This offer appears to be more attractive to the Cardinals compared to the Yankees’ earlier proposal, which included veteran pitcher Marcus Stroman and was reportedly declined by St. Louis.

Arenado, who has a full no-trade clause, would need to approve any potential deal. While there was speculation that the Yankees’ recent signing of first baseman Paul Goldschmidt, a former teammate of Arenado, might entice him to waive his no-trade clause for a move to New York, the Red Sox’s aggressive pursuit adds a new layer of complexity to the situation.

The Yankees’ offseason has already seen significant activity, including the acquisition of outfielder Cody Bellinger and closer Devin Williams. However, missing out on Arenado, especially to their archrivals in Boston, would be a notable setback in their efforts to bolster the roster for the upcoming season.

As the situation develops, both teams remain engaged in strategic maneuvers to enhance their lineups, with the potential acquisition of Arenado being a pivotal move that could influence the balance of power in the American League East.