Crochet's Cy Young Bid: Red Sox Fans Dream Big

On March 26, the Boston Red Sox made a smart move last year by trading for Garrett Crochet

from the Chicago White Sox.

He quickly proved his worth as a top starter after just one all-star season under his belt.

The team locked him up with a 6-year, $170 million extension, and he delivered big time.

Crochet finished as the American League-Sai young runner-up in his first full year with

Boston.

Now heading into the season, he's got sky-high expectations as one of baseball's elite pitchers.

Experts are buzzing about him.

Most USA Today writers, including Jesse Yamtov, Steve Gardner, and Gabe Lackways,

predict Crochet will take home the American League-Sai young this year.

Only a couple picked others.

His main rival is Tariq Skubal, who has won the last two Sai Youngs and leads with the best

ERA over those seasons.

Skubal enters as the favorite, especially in a big contract year.

Both need to stay healthy for a real showdown, but Crochet's rise has Red Sox fans dreaming

of another deep run while keeping a close eye on that top.

Pitching prize.

I'm Corey with The Story.

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