Red Sox Rumors: Xander Bogaerts Contract Extension Offer Viewed as 'Slap in the Face'

It would appear that the Boston Red Socks and their player are far apart in contract talks.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post said that the Red Sox offered to add one year to the three years he has left on his contract. Sources say it was for about $30 million in the extra year, bringing his potential total to about $90 million.

A friend of Bogaerts said that the team's offer was "slap in the face" and that the talks were over.

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He will likely exercise his player opt-out after this season. He would make $60 million between the next two seasons, with a $20 million vested option, if he doesn't.

The 29-year-old has seen some of the top players at the position sign massive deals in the past few years, including Francisco Lindor (10 years, $341 million), Fernando Tatis Jr. (14 years, $340 million) andCorey Seager (10 years, $325 million).

His current deal has an average annual value of $20 million, which is eighth highest among his peers. Adding one season at $30 million wouldn't appeal to him.

Story is currently playing second base for the team but could shift to the infield if the team decides to part ways with Bogaerts.

He said that they were hopeful they could keep both guys.

Adam Kaufman @AdamMKaufman

Said it before, will say it again. If signing Trevor Story leads to the #RedSox letting Xander Bogaerts and/or Rafael Devers walk, it's a mistake. Big one.

Bob Ryan @GlobeBobRyan

Devers should get his contract extension before his next at-bat. And the same goes for Bogaerts.

Fans in Boston watched as the team traded Mookie Betts in 2020 rather than signing him to a lucrative extension. A source told Heyman that the team's offer and counteroffer to third baseman Rafael Devers were similar to night and day.

According to the report, the club was thinking of a half-life deal for him, while he was seeking an ultra-long deal that would have made him a Red Sox for life.

According to a report, the Red Sox and Devers were about $100 million apart in talks.