Big Papi has never hidden it: he wants to see Xander Bogaerts and Rafael Devers stay in town for the rest of their careers.
In his eyes, seeing guys who are good and can take the pressure of Boston leaving wouldn’t exactly be productive.
We have to admit that he is right.
The Red Sox, who don’t want to spend too much money, however, look good with Devers, who will be a free agent in a year.
That said, with Bogaerts, it’s another song.
At the moment, there are rumors that the free agent has cut ties with the Red Sox and will focus on other opportunities.
The rumors have been denied, but one thing is certain: there has been water in the gas for over a year with the shortstop.
I don’t see a world in which he would return to Boston. But what do I know…
That said, Big Papi does not budge: he expects to see the Red Sox find their sense of reason and get along with the star.
He doesn’t want another “Mookie Betts” situation, he said.
Bogaerts loves Boston, Boston loves him, he is excellent, he deserves his money and the club has it. On paper, there shouldn’t be much of a problem.
But still, Boston acts like a small market…and it’s hard to understand.
