“Sell the team now.” The Red Sox’s crushing springtime defeat of the Yankees has left supporters demanding a significant overhaul.
In order to strengthen the squad going forward, the Boston Red Sox have stated that they are dedicated to developing a new core of homegrown players.
With the latest extension for pitcher Brayan Bello, 24, they’ve begun to deliver on that promise. However, there’s another excellent applicant who’s just waiting to start a conversation with the front desk about an extension.
Hopefully, Triston Casas will have another excellent season in 2024 after having a breakout season with the Red Sox in 2023. Casas has been referred to as the team’s offseason “MVP” by Boston manager Alex Cora because of his contributions both on and off the field.
After expressing his desire to play in Boston “forever,” Casas has shown interest in extending his contract with the Red Sox, and the two sides have talked about the possibilities of a deal. But the conversation hasn’t gone very far, Casas told reporters at the Red Sox’s Dominican Republic Series games. Money hasn’t come up in conversation yet.
Triston Casas is still attempting to get the Red Sox to extend his contract.
Many supporters believe Boston ought to postpone giving Casas a contract extension. After a somewhat sluggish start to the season, he really came into his own in the second half. Before things become serious, some would prefer to see the first baseman be consistent for an extended period of time. Casas likely to agree as well.
“I don’t think I’ve earned a contract extension,” he told Boston.com’s Conor Ryan. “I don’t think I’ve created a game that is worthy of a long-term contract or extension. Therefore, I won’t be angry with anyone at the company if I don’t receive that offer. I don’t feel bad about myself.
Casas acknowledged that Red Sox supporters had high expectations for the team’s players. He appears prepared to work even harder to obtain the desired extension. With the fourth-highest OPS in the major leagues in the second half of 2023, he might very easily get the contract shortly if he can continue to produce like he did at the end of the previous season.
Casas is a fantastic extension prospect for the Red Sox because of his offensive skill set, charisma, and potential as a team leader. He gets along well with the team’s young players and is beginning to gain recognition for his abilities around the league.
It doesn’t sound like Casas will get an extension anytime soon. Hopefully, Casas can carry over his offensive prowess from the second half of 2023 and he and Boston can work out a long-term contract that will keep him wearing a Red Sox uniform.
