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Where Red Sox Envision Vaughn Grissom Fitting Into 2024 Roster

The Boston Red Sox acquired infield prospect Vaughn Grissom from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for pitcher Chris Sale.

Grissom offers versatility and is likely to settle in at second base for the Red Sox.

His presence provides much-needed stability at second base, addressing Boston's defensive issues. [ more ]

NESN.com

Newly-Acquired Red Sox Infielder Vaughn Grissom 'Excited' To Join Boston

Vaughn Grissom has been traded from the Atlanta Braves to the Boston Red Sox for Chris Sale.

Grissom is excited for the new opportunity to play every day in Boston's infield. [ more ]

Battery Power

Battery Power TV: Chris Sale here to stay with Atlanta Braves after signing new multi-year contract

The Atlanta Braves traded for pitcher Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox.

Sale is excited to join the Braves and believes their rotation can be strong. [ more ]

Forbes

Red Sox Add Payroll, Don't Get Better After Giolito/Sale Transactions

The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year, $38.5 million deal with a player opt-out clause after the first season.

The Red Sox traded Chris Sale and $17 million in cash to the Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom. [ more ]

Boston.com

Chris Sale explains why he approved trade from Red Sox

Chris Sale approved a potential trade from the Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves.

Sale wanted to put himself and his family in a good situation and play for a team that's good. [ more ]

nesn.com

Red Sox Say Goodbye To Chris Sale With Social Media Posts

The Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for Vaughn Grissom.

The Red Sox expressed gratitude for Sale's contributions to the team on social media. [ more ]

NESN.com

Braves General Manager Details Pre-Trade Talk With Chris Sale

The Braves acquired Chris Sale from the Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom

Sale's approval was required for the trade to go through [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Red Sox trade pitcher Chris Sale for Atlanta Braves infielder Vaughn Grissom

The Boston Red Sox have acquired infielder Vaughn Grissom from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for left-handed pitcher Chris Sale and cash considerations.

Grissom has had a strong performance in Triple-A and made his Major League debut with a home run over the Green Monster in Fenway Park. [ more ]

ABC6

Red Sox make first major moves of offseason | ABC6

The Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito to a two-year, $38.5M contract and traded Chris Sale to the Braves.

Giolito provides much-needed innings security for the Red Sox, while Grissom adds depth to their farm system. [ more ]

Boston.com

What Craig Breslow said of Vaughn Grissom, Red Sox bullpen following Chris Sale trade

Red Sox trade Chris Sale to the Braves for Vaughn Grissom, a young second baseman with potential.

Sale was willing to waive his no-trade clause for a chance to win another World Series. [ more ]

NESN.com

Complicated? Chris Sale's Tenure With Red Sox Was Anything But

Chris Sale is considered one of the most influential players in Red Sox franchise history.

Sale's tenure with the Red Sox was marked by initial success followed by injury setbacks. [ more ]

Republican-American

Sale's injury-riddled career with Red Sox ends in deal to Braves

Chris Sale was traded from the Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves.

Boston is covering a portion of Sale's salary in 2024. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Chris Sale trade was a good start. Will Red Sox continue to be bold in building for 2024?

The Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for prospect Vaughn Grissom.

Sale was a key part of the Red Sox's championship team in 2018 but has struggled with injuries since then. [ more ]

NBC Boston

Red Sox trade oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale to Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Chris Sale has been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves.

Sale has had a career plagued by injuries and has made only 56 starts in the last four years. [ more ]

RiverBender.com

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom | RiverBender.com

Chris Sale has been traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves.

The trade includes the Red Sox covering a portion of Sale's salary and receiving infielder Vaughn Grissom in return. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Left-hander Chris Sale traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Chris Sale has been traded to the Atlanta Braves from the Boston Red Sox.

Boston is sending cash to the Braves to cover a portion of Sale's salary. [ more ]

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NESN.com

Why Leaving Red Sox 'Wasn't Easy' For New Brave Chris Sale

Chris Sale is set to play his first season with the Atlanta Braves after being traded from the Boston Red Sox.

Sale expressed both excitement about his new opportunity and sadness about leaving Boston. [ more ]

NESN.com

How ESPN Graded Red Sox's Chris Sale-Vaughn Grissom Trade With Braves

The Red Sox traded Chris Sale and cash to the Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Grissom is expected to be the Red Sox's starting second baseman in 2024. [ more ]

NESN.com

Braves Announce New Deal For Chris Sale After Red Sox Trade

The Atlanta Braves have signed Chris Sale to a two-year, $38 million contract extension.

The extension is viewed as a precautionary move for Atlanta, as they anticipate the potential departure of Max Fried and retirement of Charlie Morton. [ more ]

Brattleboro Reformer

Was Sale for Grissom a good trade for the Red Sox?

Boston Red Sox traded Chris Sale to Atlanta Braves

The trade has potential benefits for both teams [ more ]

NESN.com

Trading Chris Sale To Braves Was 'Tough Decision' For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves, making it their most surprising move of the offseason.

Sale, who helped the Red Sox win the World Series in 2018, has struggled with injuries and underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020. [ more ]

Forbes

After Chris-mas Sale, The Red Sox Look To The Future

The Boston Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom and cash considerations.

The Red Sox traded multiple prospects, including YoÃ¡n Moncada and Michael Kopech, to acquire Sale in 2016. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves News: Chris Sale extension, Aaron Bummer preview, and more

The Atlanta Braves have reworked Chris Sale's contract to a two-year deal worth $38M, including a club option for 2026.

Sale expressed surprise and gratitude at the Braves' faith in him and the opportunity to settle in with the team for a couple of years. [ more ]

NESN.com

Why Chris Sale Waived No-Trade Clause, Approved Braves Deal

Chris Sale needed to approve the trade to the Atlanta Braves for it to be finalized.

Sale valued the Braves' spring training facility and the team's prospects for future competitiveness. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves sign Chris Sale to two-year, $38 million deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed a two-year contract with Chris Sale worth $38 million, with an $18 million club option for 2026.

The deal lowers Sale's 2024 salary to $16 million and he will make $22 million in 2025.

The Braves believe Sale is more than a one-year solution to their rotation, despite his injury history. [ more ]

Battery Power

Chris Sale enjoying a normal offseason, excited to get started with the Braves

The Atlanta Braves acquired Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom.

Sale was surprised by the trade but sees the Braves as a good fit for him. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Sources: New Braves lefty Sale gets extension

Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to a two-year, $38 million contract extension.

The new deal guarantees Sale $16 million in 2024 and $22 million in 2025, with an $18 million club option for 2026. [ more ]

Battery Power

Daily Hammer Podcast: The Value of Chris Sale and Important January Dates

The Atlanta Braves acquired Chris Sale, a 7-time All-Star, to strengthen their pitching staff.

The Braves believe Sale can be a key contributor in their rotation and provide multi-inning options in the postseason. [ more ]

NESN.com

Boston

Chris Sale Reflects On Red Sox Tenure Following Braves Trade

Chris Sale admits that the end of his tenure with the Red Sox wasn't up to his standards.

Sale signed a new two-year contract with the Atlanta Braves after being traded from the Red Sox. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

Braves, Chris Sale Agree To Two-Year Deal

The Braves and Chris Sale have agreed to a new deal worth $38MM over the next two years with a club option for 2026.

This deal will overwrite Sale's previous contract with the Red Sox. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

Major League Baseball

Braves, Red Sox Trade Chris Sale For Vaughn Grissom

The Braves and Red Sox have agreed to a major trade involving pitcher Chris Sale.

The Red Sox will send Sale to Atlanta in exchange for infield prospect Vaughn Grissom and $17MM to cover part of Sale's salary. [ more ]

Battery Power

Braves News: Starting rotation breakdown, hot stove, and more

The Atlanta Braves acquired starting pitcher Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox.

The Braves' starting rotation currently consists of Max Fried, Spencer Strider, Charlie Morton, and an undetermined fifth spot. [ more ]

Battery Power

Checking in on the Braves' rotation after the Chris Sale trade

Well, that escalated quickly.

Boston.com

'Chris gave everything he had and more to our organization': Alex Cora, Sam Kennedy bid farewell to Chris Sale

Boston Red Sox's former manager and team president thanked Chris Sale for his contributions to the team on Instagram.

Sale had a successful season in 2018, helping the Red Sox win the World Series.

Both Alex Cora and Sam Kennedy praised Sale for his dedication and accountability. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox 'Adamant' Vaughn Grissom Was Return In Chris Sale Trade

The Boston Red Sox's decision to trade Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday couldn't have been easy, but they had something in mind.

...

Vaughn Grissom.

Boston.com

Red Sox reportedly trade Chris Sale to Braves for Vaughn Grissom

The Red Sox have agreed to trade pitcher Chris Sale to the Braves.

The Red Sox will reportedly pay $17 million to the Braves to complete the deal. [ more ]

NESN.com

Alex Cora Sends Farewell Message To Chris Sale After Trade

Chris Sale's Red Sox tenure ended Saturday, and Alex Cora didn't waste time to give the seven-time All-Star his flowers.

newscentermaine.com

Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

Chris Sale was traded from the Boston Red Sox to the Atlanta Braves.

The Red Sox are covering a portion of Sale's salary in the trade. [ more ]

Battery Power

Alex Anthopoulos discusses acquiring Chris Sale, trading Vaughn Grissom

The Atlanta Braves went into the offseason in search of help for their starting rotation and they added a significant piece Saturday acquiring veteran left-hander Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom.

Battery Power

Braves News: Chris Sale trade, Ronald Acuna's 2023, more

The Braves finally made the move we all expected for an established starter and in true Alex Anthopoulos fashion, it was someone that nobody expected: Chris Sale.

Battery Power

Braves to Acquire Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves have acquired seven-time All-Star Chris Sale in a trade with the Boston Red Sox, giving their starting rotation much-needed depth.

Sale had a solid season in 2023 but comes with risks due to age and previous injuries, which is why the Braves are receiving a significant amount of cash from the Red Sox to cover Sale's salary. [ more ]

NESN.com

Red Sox Trade Chris Sale To Braves For Top Infield Prospect

The Boston Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for prospect Vaughn Grissom.

The Red Sox will pay $17 million of Sale's contract. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Aggressive Braves make a gamble, finally add to rotation in trade

The Atlanta Braves have been aggressive in trying to improve their roster after two playoff disappointments.

They made a trade with the Red Sox to acquire starting pitcher Chris Sale. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Report: Former White Sox ace Chris Sale on the move in surprise blockbuster trade

Former White Sox ace Chris Sale is traded to the Atlanta Braves in a surprise blockbuster trade.

Sale waives his no-trade clause to join Atlanta. [ more ]

NESN.com

Chris Sale-Braves Trade Makes Sense For Retooling Red Sox

The Red Sox's decision to trade Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves on Saturday might hurt, but it was necessary in Boston's pursuit of rebuilding itself into a contender.

Over the Monster

Sox Trade Chris Sale to Braves for Vaughn Grissom

The Boston Red Sox traded Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for prospect Vaughn Grissom.

Grissom is seen as a valuable player who can fill a positional hole for the Red Sox. [ more ]

NESN.com

Who Is Vaughn Grissom, Prospect Red Sox Acquired In Chris Sale Trade?

The Boston Red Sox traded pitcher Chris Sale to the Atlanta Braves for infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Grissom adds infield depth to the Red Sox and is ranked as the No. 22 prospect by MLB Pipeline. [ more ]

Battery Power

Chris Sale could be the answer to a lingering question for Atlanta's rotation

The Atlanta Braves traded Vaughn Grissom to the Red Sox in exchange for Chris Sale.

Chris Sale's trade was unexpected as he was originally set to be the Opening Day starter for the Red Sox. [ more ]

Battery Power

Battery Power Podcast Episode 433: Hello, Chris Sale

The Atlanta Braves acquired Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in a recent trade, solidifying their rotation.

The deal included an interesting financial structure and a potentially valuable club option for Sale in 2025. [ more ]

New York Post

Braves acquire Chris Sale in surprise trade with Red Sox

The Atlanta Braves have acquired Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Vaughn Grissom.

Sale waived his no-trade clause to make the deal happen. [ more ]

The Seattle Times

Oft-injured left-hander Chris Sale is traded to Braves from Red Sox for infielder Vaughn Grissom

ATLANTA (AP) - Chris Sale's injury-filled career with the Red Sox ended Saturday when the 34-year-old left-hander accepted a trade to the Atlanta Braves that sent infielder Vaughn Grissom to Boston.

ESPN.com

Sources: Red Sox deal Sale to Braves for Grissom

The Atlanta Braves have acquired left-hander Chris Sale from the Boston Red Sox in a trade that includes infielder Vaughn Grissom.

Sale will join an already strong rotation in Atlanta and the team hopes he will help them compete for a World Series title.

Sale has had a history of injuries but had a successful season in 2023 and is set to become a free agent after 2024. [ more ]

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