After former Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was benched twice this past season for various disciplinary issues by manager Alex Cora, the writing was on the wall.
Four years of "Average Alex" combined with his me-first attitude, is plenty enough to make the Sox dump him for three minor leaguers. With Verdugo removed from the equation, the young outfielders will have more opportunities to show their stuff. Also, the potential for another year of soap operas is reduced. Addition-by-subtraction was enough justification for the trade anyway, no matter the return.
Four years of "Average Alex" combined with his me-first attitude, is plenty enough to make the Sox dump him for three minor leaguers. With Verdugo removed from the equation, the young outfielders will have more opportunities to show their stuff. Also, the potential for another year of soap operas is reduced. Addition-by-subtraction was enough justification for the trade anyway, no matter the return.