Will the Boston Red Sox shock the world this offseason? One trait that has been consistent with the Red Sox over the last few offseasons has been a tendency to

In his pitch for Juan Soto to sign with the Red Sox, David Ortiz called Alex Cora the "best manager in the Major Leagues."

Some serious players are running in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, the New York Yankees and the New York Mets in particular. However, there is another team interested that has taken everyone by surprise,

David Ortiz really wants to see the Red Sox sign Juan Soto this winter, and believe the team will do what it takes to land the bigger name available this offseason.

The Red Sox may not be considered favorites to land free agent Juan Soto. But don't tell that to David Ortiz, who is part of the recruiting process for his former team.

Ortiz, who is a Red Sox legend, has mentored Soto for years, as both players hail from the Dominican Republic. Soto grew up watching Ortiz, Pedro Martinez and Manny Ramirez. Ortiz believes that Soto and fellow Dominican Rafael Devers could be Boston's new era of Ortiz and Ramirez.