If there was one player mentioned more than most this past offseason, it was Jarren Duran. As a trade candidate. The thinking was, supposedly, simple: too many outfielders Roman Anthony is set to be on the Red Sox forever.

The Boston Red Sox had been waiting for a night like this. For nine straight games, they had scored three runs or fewer, grinding through close contests on the strength of their pitching staff. Tuesday night in Kansas City offered a different story.

The Boston Red Sox got a very good offensive game from speedy outfielder Jarren Duran on Tuesday night, but his best play of the night had nothing to do with his bat. With the Red Sox holding onto a 2-1 lead in the fifth inning and the Kansas City Royals having a man on third base,

Jarren Duran is coming around. Rich, Ken, and Ted discuss whether he’s the catalyst for success or time to trade him while his stock is high.