The Red Sox offense is clicking, Chris Sale is starting to get his groove back and the defending World Series champs are starting to show a type of consistency that's alluded them all year.
In order to give this team the necessary nudge in the right direction, Boston's front office might have to swing a trade for a pitcher or two. The Red Sox have been linked to a number of starters and relievers as the July 31 trade deadline rapidly approaches, and according to Buster Olney, they're confident they'll be able to make a trade that sets them up nicely down the stretch.
Considering the thought that the Sox should be sellers at the deadline, this is a sign Dave Dombrowski could have a buyers mentality. He already acquired Andrew Cashner to supplement Nathan Eovaldi's move to the bullpen.
Olney mentions Edwin Diaz as a decent option for the Sox bullpen, a talented closer Boston has rumored interest in. Diaz could fetch a heavy price, but there's a chance the Mets aren't looking to sell as much as initially thought after acquiring Marcus Stroman from Toronto.
Expect a lot of noise before 4 p.m. EST on Wednesday, but it seems more likely than not that the Red Sox will swing big to try and capitalize on their incredibly talented lineup.
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