Before Garrett Crochet was traded from the White Sox, he was quite particular in what he wanted from his next organization: a long-term contract extension. It was a lofty request from a pitcher who has only spent one of his four MLB seasons as a starter — and it complicated talks at the trade deadline as he also had an innings limit for the 2024 season.

Garrett Crochet gave some context behind his contract extension request prior to the Red Sox trade in December.

O ne of the best parts of Spring training, particularly in the first few weeks, is seeing all the old Red Sox legends hanging out with the kids. Luis Tiant always seemed to be the