The Boston Red Sox could call the St. Louis Cardinals in the coming weeks and initiate a different trade than most Red Sox fans expect. Boston has been linked t

The Boston Red Sox emerged as frontrunners to acquire St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Areando, but they would need to trade away Triston Casas.

The Red Sox need a right-handed power hitter and have been connected to both third basemen. But both players are imperfect fits.