"Go get Alex Bregman, you cheap bozo"; "Better have given him that $500,000" - Fans react as Red Sox sign Jarren Duran after salary controversy

With the MLB offseason heading into the later stages, all the teams are looking to build a solid roster to compete in the upcoming 2025 season. The Boston Red Sox, like every other team, are no different in their pursuit to strengthen their roster for a successful year.

On Friday, the Red Sox announced the signing of All-Star outfielder Jarren Duran to a one-year deal for the 2025 season after a tense contract negotiation through a post on their official X handle.

"The #RedSox today signed OF Jarren Duran to a one-year contract for the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026."

"Boston has no remaining players eligible for salary arbitration."

Jarren Duran had a great season in 2024, and he was looking for a salary of $4 million, while the Red Sox countered with an offer of $3.5 million. This $500,000 difference became a focus of conflict, especially given Duran's decent performance, which included leading MLB in doubles and triples, earning him an All-Star nod and MVP honor in the All-Star Game, such as the Ted Williams MVP Award.

The stalemate led to speculation that the team would take Duran to arbitration, a process that could strain their relationship. Despite the Red Sox's recent successful offseason moves, fans have not been receptive to the team’s strategy so far. They were quick to react to the Red Sox’s signing of Jarren Duran.

Some fans were optimistic about the recent news.

"Good," one fan wrote.

"Let’s goooo," another fan said.

"Best news today," one fan expressed.

On the other hand, there were fans who were critical of the Boston Red Sox.

"Was 500k really worth fighting over? Just extend the kid," one fan wrote.

"Now go get Bregman you cheap bozo @John_W_Henry," another fan said.

"Okay now you can turn your attention to Alex Bregman," one fan said.

"Better have given him that 500k you penny pinchers," another fan remarked.

"Embarrassing" says MLB analyst over the Boston Red Sox's controversial contract negotiation with Jarren Duran

Jarren Duran - Image via Getty

The Boston Red Sox can take a sigh of relief now after securing Jarren Duran, as they were in hot water earlier regarding his contract situation.

Jared Carrabis, who is a host of the Red Sox Nation podcast, slammed the Red Sox front office for getting into a deadlock with Jarren Duran over $500,000.

According to Carrabis, this attitude from the Red Sox was "embarrassing," as the team was about to go towards the arbitration process with the player for a small sum of money. On Jan 10., Carrabis took to his X handle to give his take on the pre-arbitration standstill between the Red Sox and Jarren Duran.

"The Red Sox dicking Jarren Duran around over $500K is so embarrassing," Carrabis wrote.

It will be worth noting how the resigning of Jarren Duran will influence the offseason of the Boston Red Sox for the rest of the season.