*RED SOX SHOCK FANS WITH BLOCKBUSTER TRADE, SHIPPING JARREN DURAN TO THE TEXAS RANGERS*
*RED SOX SHOCK FANS WITH BLOCKBUSTER TRADE, SHIPPING JARREN DURAN TO THE TEXAS RANGERS*
Boston, MA – In a stunning move, the Boston Red Sox have traded outfielder Jarren Duran to the Texas Rangers in a blockbuster deal that has sent shockwaves throughout the MLB.
The trade, which was announced on Tuesday afternoon, sees Duran heading to the Rangers in exchange for a package of prospects, including highly-touted pitching prospect, Brock Porter, and outfielder, Evan Carter.
“We are excited to add Jarren to our roster,” said Rangers general manager, Chris Young. “He is a talented young outfielder with a lot of upside, and we believe he will be a great fit for our team.”
Duran, 25, was a highly-regarded prospect in the Red Sox organization, and had been expected to be a key contributor to the team’s outfield in the coming seasons. However, with the emergence of other young outfielders, such as Enmanuel Valdez and Ceddanne Rafaela, the Red Sox apparently felt that they had the depth to deal Duran.
“We appreciate everything that Jarren has done for our organization,” said Red Sox chief baseball officer, Chaim Bloom. “However, we feel that this trade will help us to address some of our other needs and will give us a better opportunity to compete in the long term.”
The trade has come as a surprise to many Red Sox fans, who had grown attached to Duran’s exciting brand of baseball. However, the team’s front office apparently believes that the deal will ultimately benefit the team in the long run.
“We understand that this trade may be unpopular with some of our fans,” said Bloom. “However, we are committed to doing what is best for the team, even if it means making difficult decisions.”
The Rangers, who have been rebuilding their roster in recent seasons, are hoping that Duran will be a key contributor to their team’s success in the coming years.
“We are excited to add Jarren to our roster and to see what he can do for our team,” said Young. “We believe that he has the potential to be a star player in the major leagues, and we are looking forward to seeing him in action.”
