The net present value of Mookie Betts' contract isn't far beyond what the Red Sox were willing to offer; a former Boston exec suggests they could have kept him.
Mookie Betts has won two World Series since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, but the 8-time All-Star said he still loves Boston and Alex Cora.
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Mookie Betts was traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2020, but still watches his former team when he can.
Mookie Betts shares his thoughts on the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki, highlighting the young pitcher's potential.
In an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Mookie Betts admitted that he watches Red Sox games. The reasoning for it, though, might be a bit unconventional. “As quiet as it’s kept, I enjoy watching Red Sox games … because of Cora,” Betts said, referring to the Red Sox’ manager. “I love Alex Cora and I enjoy watching Red Sox games.”
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts said Tuesday he is ready to help new Japanese teammate Roki Sasaki be "the best pitcher on the planet." Betts, attending an event in Tokyo, said he had already met with the 23-year-old right-hander, who chose the Dodgers from his long list of suitors this offseason.
Remember when the Los Angeles Dodgers signed former Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell to a five-year, $182 million deal back in December. Larry Baer definitely
Rival NL West manager sends Dave Roberts a one-word text in response to the Dodgers signing pitcher Roki Sasaki.
Mookie Betts and Roki Sasaki are now teammates. The Los Angeles Dodgers won the international sweepstakes for the young pitcher, adding him to a roster stacked full of former NPB talent.
Ohtani's Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Mookie Betts has some advice. "He should get his sleep now," Betts said, speaking Tuesday in Tokyo. "Because when the baby comes he won't get any."