The Boston Red Sox recently extended Garrett Crochet's contract for six years at $170 million, reflecting confidence in his pitching talents, including a strong fastball and cutter. Despite worries over his limited experience as a starter, with only 151 innings pitched at the big-league level so far, the Red Sox view this investment as a gamble worth taking, especially considering his youth and relative lack of wear from injuries. Chief baseball officer Craig Breslow emphasized the potential for Crochet to evolve into an elite pitcher, acknowledging both the associated risks and the team's long-term strategy.
"There's always risk associated with these types of contracts. I think we recognize that. At the same time we're talking about an elite starting pitcher who's 25 years old and someone we believe will continue to develop and whose best days are ahead of him."
"Even if Crochet's resume at the big-league level is far from extensive, the case could be made that the Red Sox are committing to a pitcher with little wear and tear on his body at this stage of his career."
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