Though Casas hasn’t quite lived up to the peak of his potential with the Red Sox, he has always been a forthcoming and gregarious player in the clubhouse. And following his devastating knee injury, it seems he has retained his forthright demeanor, even as he spoke about the star trade acquisition who is going to replace him.

The Boston Red Sox reportedly were not fully interested in pursuing one of the top sluggers available in free agency.

Almost everyone on the Boston Red Sox should be stoked about the prospect of Willson Contreras coming to the team. Then, there's Triston Casas. The idea of the Red Sox trading for a veteran first baseman would have sounded crazy two offseasons ago.