“Crochet has expressed an interest in an extension since last summer, and the Red Sox didn’t trade the kind of prospect package they sent to the White Sox for Crochet just to watch him walk away in two years," wrote Britton. "Crochet can anchor the starting staff as Boston opens a new competitive window.”

Before he was traded from the White Sox, he was quite particular in what he wanted from his next organization.

Crochet is everything the Red Sox needed, as he is a flamethrowing southpaw that can reach 100 MPH on any given pitch and has a wipeout sweeper. The contract situation is a little bit dicey for the Red Sox as he still has two years left on his contract, but many are calling for an extension to get done ASAP.

Crochet's dominant start to his Red Sox career should have Red Sox fans clamoring for Craig Breslow and Co. to get an extension done while they still can.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — As Garrett Crochet faced the Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday afternoon, the scoreboard flashed 101 miles per hour for one of his pitches in the first inning. That caused a little buzz in the crowd of 7,736 at JetBlue Park. But it turned out the radar gun was running hot.

Garrett Crochet discusses his future with the Boston Red Sox and his stance on contract extension talks during the season.

In early January, the Red Sox reportedly approached Garret Crochet to discuss a contract extension, and there seemed to be mutual interest. However, time is ticking, and the 2025 MLB season is fast approaching,

Ever since they swung a deal with the White Sox to land prized southpaw Garrett Crochet back in December, extending