In the latest sign of their ambitions, the Padres have discussed a trade centered around Boston Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts, sources told The Athletic.
Recent talks between the teams have focused on sending a significant amount of prospect talent and outfielder Wil Myers to Boston, according to sources. Multiple people familiar with the discussions characterized an agreement as unlikely, and the industry consensus is that Betts will be in a Red Sox uniform on Opening Day. Yet both sides appear to have legitimate interest.
Because luxury-tax payrolls are calculated based on the annual average value (AAV) of contracts, Boston could trim $13 million off its figure in a trade involving Betts and Myers, who signed a six-year, $83 million extension before the 2017 season. The Red Sox could save even more if the Padres are willing to include cash in a potential deal.
https://theathletic.com/1557943/2020/01/23/sources-padres-and-red-sox-have-discussed-potential-mookie-betts-trade/
Recent talks between the teams have focused on sending a significant amount of prospect talent and outfielder Wil Myers to Boston, according to sources. Multiple people familiar with the discussions characterized an agreement as unlikely, and the industry consensus is that Betts will be in a Red Sox uniform on Opening Day. Yet both sides appear to have legitimate interest.
Because luxury-tax payrolls are calculated based on the annual average value (AAV) of contracts, Boston could trim $13 million off its figure in a trade involving Betts and Myers, who signed a six-year, $83 million extension before the 2017 season. The Red Sox could save even more if the Padres are willing to include cash in a potential deal.
https://theathletic.com/1557943/2020/01/23/sources-padres-and-red-sox-have-discussed-potential-mookie-betts-trade/