Two Top Trade Destinations for Anthony Rizzo

July 20, 2021 , ,


As the trade deadline approaches in major league baseball, there are a few contenders who have a gaping hole at first base, and are looking for a serious upgrade. Then you have the Chicago Cubs, who have waved the white flag, and happen to have a legitimate slugging gold glove first baseman to trade. Leads you to believe something's going to get done.

The top trade destinations for Rizzo:

1. Boston Red Sox

This would be coming full circle for Rizzo; going back to the team that drafted him in 2007, bringing with him a championship pedigree, gold glove defense at 1B, and a solid offensive upgrade at the position.

The BoSox have been making do mostly with rookie Bobby Dalbec, and that has them ranked with the 4th-worst production at first base in the AL, with a .215 average and a .653 OPS. Rizzo's OPS, even in a down year for him, is well over 100 points better, at .781.

Rizzo's return to the Boston organization makes a lot of sense. 

2. Milwaukee Brewers

Here's a team with a starting rotation just made for playoff success: three guys that are practically unhittable in Corbin Burnes, Brandon Woodruff and Freddie Peralta. 

But that offense can still use a boost. The Willy Adames trade has been an unexpected windfall for Milwaukee, but they still have a hole at first base to fill. 

Enter Anthony Rizzo. Bringing his veteran presence, a winning attitude, and a World Series ring to boot. MLB Network Radio's Steve Phillips says "For the Brewers, Rizzo could be a real difference-maker.... Why NOT make a deal like that?"

Overall, Phillips summed it up: "Rizzo to the Red Sox, Rizzo to the Brewers, sure feels like potential good fits."

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