"Jarren Duran is an interesting case. He turns 29 in September and can't become a free agent until after the 2028 season. He's also a player whose game is built around speed," Abraham wrote. "Projecting what kind of player Duran will be when he's 32 or 33 is difficult."

During an appearance on WEEI Thursday, Kennedy discussed the importance of signing top prospect Roman Anthony to an eight-year, $130 million extension. Beyond keeping a top talent on the roster, Kennedy said it was important to show fans that it’s OK to get attached to star players.