http://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2015/12/kenta-maeda-posted-mlb.html
He is an intriguing option for the Red Sox (and for many other teams). He is 27 now and will turn 28 in April 2016. The fact that he is just now entering his prime makes him an appealing free agent acquisition.
However, some team may overpay for Maeda. According to reports, the Diamondbacks really like him and they were willing to spend over 100 million on Cueto.
A report surfaced in 2014 that stated that Maeda would prefer pitching for the Red Sox or Yankees: http://nesn.com/2014/10/report-kenta-maeda-prefers-to-sign-with-red-sox-or-yankees-when-posted/
I could see the Yankees signing him, using Tanaka to help recruit. With that said, like most players, Maeda will probably sign with the team that offers him the most money.
He is an intriguing option for the Red Sox (and for many other teams). He is 27 now and will turn 28 in April 2016. The fact that he is just now entering his prime makes him an appealing free agent acquisition.
However, some team may overpay for Maeda. According to reports, the Diamondbacks really like him and they were willing to spend over 100 million on Cueto.
A report surfaced in 2014 that stated that Maeda would prefer pitching for the Red Sox or Yankees: http://nesn.com/2014/10/report-kenta-maeda-prefers-to-sign-with-red-sox-or-yankees-when-posted/
I could see the Yankees signing him, using Tanaka to help recruit. With that said, like most players, Maeda will probably sign with the team that offers him the most money.