3 overpaid players the Red Sox should move on from this offseason

3 overpaid players the Red Sox need to cut ties with

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 17: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Dustin Pedroia #15 of the Boston Red Sox in action against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 17, 2019 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Yankees defeated the Red Sox 5-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /

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Jackie Bradley Jr. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) /

2. Jackie Bradley Jr., OF

Jackie Bradley Jr. had the best statistical season of his career during the shortened 2020 season, thus upping his value in free agency this offseason. Bradley Jr. made $11 million in 2020 and likely will command much more from free-agent suitors.

But is Bradley Jr. really worth this kind of money? His career numbers should tell you no. The 31-year-old is a career .239 hitter over his eight-year career with the Red Sox. During these eight seasons, the outfielder has only posted two seasons with more than 20 home runs and one season with double-digit stole bases.

More than anything though, the Red Sox and Bradley Jr. simply need to move on. Both could use a fresh start after 8 solid seasons. Could the Astros be a landing spot?