One person unequivocally in favor of the idea is Trevor Story, who spent five years alongside Arenado with the Rockies. Speaking at Fenway Fest on Saturday, Story called it a “unique opportunity.”

Story, who played five seasons with Arenado in Colorado, thinks the third baseman has more to give than his numbers the last two years infer.

The Red Sox need another right-handed bat. They are connected with two, though adding either one would have ramifications for Casas, others.

According to MassLive, Nolan Arenado views the Boston Red Sox as a "preferred" destination if he's traded this winter.