Red Sox Rumors: Jordan Montgomery optimism, Jorge Soler buzz, bullpen upgrades
- Potential bullpen moves
- Jorge Soler fit
- Jordan Montgomery chances
By Curt Bishop
Red Sox Rumors: Jordan Montgomery optimism
While the Red Sox are unlikely to pursue left-hander Jordan Montgomery, there may still be a slight chance that they could land him.
The expectation this winter is that Montgomery will return to the Texas Rangers, who he helped guide to their first World Series title in franchise history. However, Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News thinks that is unlikely, as he stated on Foul Territory on Friday.
"In a 12-month span, the @Rangers will have won a world series, they'll have hosted an All-Star game and will celebrate a Hall of Fame induction."@Evan_P_Grant says it's a great time to be a fan, but doesn't think they'll bring back Jordan Montgomery
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) January 26, 2024
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If Montgomery doesn't return to the Rangers, the Red Sox could find themselves with a shot to land him. An important thing to note is that Montgomery's wife is currently working at a hospital in Boston, which, who knows, could be a deciding factor in his free agency.
It's also worth noting that a friend of Peter Gammons was visiting a Boston College baseball practice and noticed a Rangers bag that he was told belonged to the veteran left-hander.
Friend was visiting an indoor Boston College basebll practice this week and noticed a Texas Rangers equipment bag. Told it belongs to Jordan Montgomery, he got all excited, being a Red Sox fan. Told McKenzie Montgomery is interning at a Boston hospital.
— Peter Gammons (@pgammo) January 25, 2024
And so, Montgomery's family ties could ultimately work in the Red Sox's favor as they try to improve their pitching staff. Even after signing Lucas Giolito, Boston is in need of some more help on the pitching side, and Montgomery could be a perfect fit.
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