Ace status is never given. It’s taken. But it sure looks like Crochet is the real deal, which should be fun for years to come.

New Red Sox southpaw Garrett Crochet addressed the media on Wednesday and touched on the topic of extension talks.

Boston Red Sox lefty Garrett Crochet addressed the possibility of signing a long-term extension for the first time since last year's trade deadline. At least for the time being, it doesn't sound like something that's high on his priority list.