Does the Garrett Crochet move make the Red Sox serious contenders? It will if Boston combines it with another deal or two.

With four prospects who ranked among the top 25 in the sport, six in the top 100, and a handful of young big leaguers, the Sox were in position to deal.

The Red Sox are on the verge of landing their ace in Garrett Crochet — and they're reportedly paying a massive price to do so.