It sure didn’t take long for the hot stove to heat up.
Ken Rosental of FoxSports.com is speculating that the Boston Red Sox could pursue Dan Uggla after the Marlins’ second basemen rejected Florida’s four-year, $48 million contract extension.
Uggla is coming off his fourth consecutive season of at least 30 home runs and owns a career OPS of .837. He can also play third base and the outfield. He’s an enticing option for any team looking for a big bat at one of those positions. The Red Sox certainly qualify with the expected loss of third basemen Adrian Beltre to free agency.
Could Boston go after Uggla? What other players might be on their radar?
Here’s a detailed look at Uggla and 10 more players that the Red Sox will make a very serious run at this offseason.