Red Sox looking to upgrade 3rd base rumors heating up

I'd be pretty ticked if Chavis got traded. I might be in the minority here - I know his BB/K isn't exactly the greatest and his defense has been bad to put it kindly, but I honestly don't think he's Will Middlebrooks Version 2.

I think he has a better hit tool. He might be better off in an outfield corner which is something the Red Sox might need at some point down the road. I wouldn't be surprised if he was 25 home run guy with an acceptable OBP and a decent batting average.

I hate the thought of trading somebody like that for a rental whether it's Moustakas, Frazier, Freese, or even Lowrie, who's always a good candidate to be injured.

I have a feeling I'm going to be ticked as I do think it will be Chavis who will be among Dombrowski's sacrificial lambs.

I would guess that they'd be looking for a setup reliever type who's at the end of his contract? I'd also hope they'd take a look at Doug Fister who I think the Angels released as they do need starting pitching depth as well.

I would trade Chavis for Moustakas typically, but we're unlikely to try to re-sign Moustakas this offseason, so I don't see it as even worth giving up Chavis in this case honestly.

Usually with rentals you have a half year to convince them this is a good fit, thus increasing your chances at re-signing him. There isn't the same incentive for us here with Devers coming up relatively soon.

I just feel like this need is so dire and this player is such a great fit that even as a rental, it'd be probably worth it for 3 months.

You're risking a lot but you're gaining a ton more if Moustakas keeps performing the way he has been all year in Boston. Going from Rutledge to Moose could be the best upgrade any team could make at the deadline this year.

I would target Travis Shaw in a trade.