The Boston Red Sox head into MLB games today with a 6-4 record in their last 10 games, making up a bit of ground in the American League playoff race. As the club begins to surge, one recent trade candidate has expressed a strong desire to play in Boston.

The Boston Red Sox probably didn't anticipate one of their best players being the subject of trade rumors in June, but that is the situation they've put themselves in.

The Braves, Rangers, and Red Sox will be adopting an interesting strategy at the MLB trade deadline this year.