Yesterday the Cardinals made their second major trade of the offseason, this one much less shocking. It is maybe surprising that it also involves the Boston Red Sox, but after it was reported that Contreras would waive his no-trade clause for the right fit, it seemed inevitable that Contreras would be on the move. In return for Willson Contreras, his two guaranteed years and a team option for a third, the Cardinals received an MLB-ready starting pitcher and two pitching prospects a bit further away. Let’s look at the players involved.
Willson Contreras
First things first, how much was Contreras worth?