SNY TV 20 hours ago
Yankees' Aaron Judge tops Mookie Betts as MLB Network's best RF in baseball
Judge took the honors over Mookie Betts of the Red Sox, even though Betts tore up the sport in 2018, hitting .346/.438/.640 with 32 homers, 47 doubles, and 30 stolen bases in 136 games.
Over the Monster 22 hours ago
Daily Red Sox Links: Chris Sale, Xander Bogaerts, Brian Johnson
Mookie Betts and Chris Sale are each set to hit free agency within the next couple of years, and understandably they are keeping an eye on the current free agent market. (Sean McAdam; Boston Sports Journal) ($$) Speaking of Sale, now that he has the taste for winning championships he just wants more. (Peter Abraham; Boston Globe) Among Ian Browne’s notes from Winter Weekend, Sale indicates that he is among those who would like to see Craig Kimbrel back. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com) Extensions were the talk of the weekend given all the starpower set to hit free agency in coming years. Xander...
NESN.com Jan 19, 2019
Mookie Betts, Other Red Sox Stars Discuss Possibility Of Contract Extension
The Boston Red Sox were an absolute wagon in 2018, so it’s understandable they didn’t undergo a roster overhaul this... Read More »
Over the Monster Jan 19, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: John Henry, Steve Pearce, Alex Cora
John Henry spoke to the media on Friday about the Red Sox’ budget this season, and while he said the luxury tax wasn’t a major concern he also said he doesn’t expect the payroll to rise too much. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston) Meanwhile, Tom Werner also spoke with the media and told everyone they’d love to keep Mookie Betts in Boston for his entire career. Duh. (Christopher Smith; Masslive) The Yankees added Adam Ottavino to their already-great bullpen earlier this week, but the Red Sox aren’t really worried about what New York is doing. (Ian Browne; RedSox.com) In fact, they...
Over the Monster Jan 17, 2019
In some ways, Mookie Betts could be even better in 2019
Mookie Betts only played 136 games during his MVP season in 2018. If he doesn’t miss any time in 2019, what could he accomplish? Like most people who closely follow the New England sports teams, I am intrigued by Mookie Betts. With the exception of David Ortiz (in my opinion, the greatest Red Sox player of all time because he helped end The Curse and delivered THREE (3!) World Series championships), Mookie is arguably the most exciting Sox player I’ve had the pleasure of watching. Ever since he joined the big club in 2014, every season has been special. Clearly, no season was more...
Over the Monster Jan 16, 2019
Alex Cora will have a lot of challenges in 2019
Not that there’s any reason to believe he can’t handle it There was a lot of people on or around the Red Sox that excelled with their performance in 2018. A team doesn’t do what they do, winning 108 games and rolling through a historically great postseason field, without greatness from all levels of the organization. So many people deserved to be the one remembered most for this team. Mookie Betts won the MVP. J.D. Martinez changed the lineup. Chris Sale, when healthy, pitched as well as he ever has in his Hall of Fame-caliber career. Dave Dombrowski put together a super roster....
Over the Monster Jan 15, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Steve Pearce, Offseason Rumors
In today’s links, we talk the Red Sox’s chances of signing Mookie Betts to a long term extension, Steve Pearce answers some questions and more offseason discussion. By figuring out an agreement with Mookie Betts, the Red Sox may have improved their chances of resigning him long term. (Chris Cotillo; MassLive) Steve Pearce dishes about being the World Series MVP, his relationship with J.D. Martinez and hunting, among other things. (Bill Ladson; MLB.com) Spring Training is getting close, but the Red Sox still have things to accomplish. (Chad Jennings; The Athletic) ($$) Meanwhile, the...
Over the Monster Jan 12, 2019
Red Sox avoid to arbitration with all eligible players
That includes the likes of Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts, among others. Friday was the deadline for teams and players to exchange figures ahead of potential arbitration hearings. Over the last few years, more and more teams have used this deadline as the final chance to negotiate a deal before a hearing, opting to utilize the “file-and-trial” strategy. This trend has made Friday’s deadline all the more important, particularly for the Red Sox with so many high-profile players eligible for arbitration. Before Friday rolled around, the Red Sox had agreed to deals with three of their...
Over the Monster Jan 12, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Dustin Pedroia, Ryan Brasier
The Red Sox spent Friday avoiding arbitration with all of their eligible players, giving themselves some cost certainty that should help with their bullpen pursuit. (Evan Drellich; NBC Sports Boston) Not too long ago, this time of year would be filled long-term extensions for arbitration-eligible players. What happened? (Alex Speier; Boston Globe) Rob Bradford celebrates the anniversary of the Red Sox finding Ryan Brasier. (Rob Bradford; WEEI) Boston is putting a lot into the idea that Dustin Pedroia can handle duties as something close to a regular second baseman. He’ll start running...
NESN.com Jan 11, 2019
Mookie Betts Tweets Simple Message After Reportedly Agreeing To Massive Deal For 2019
Friday was a pretty good day for Mookie Betts. The Boston Red Sox outfielder avoided arbitration by agreeing to a... Read More »
Lone Star Ball Jan 11, 2019
Mookie Betts, Boston Red Sox settle for $20 million
The BoSox and 2018 AL MVP Mookie Betts avoid arbitration, per reports, settling on $20 million Mookie Betts and the Boston Red Sox have avoided arbitration by settling on a one year deal for $20 million, per multiple reports. Betts, who made $10,500,000 in 2018 in his first year of arbitration eligibility, was projected by MLB Trade Rumors to end up at $18.7 million after winning the 2018 American League MVP Award while slashing .346/.438/.640 for the World Champion Red Sox. Today is the deadline for teams and players to either settle arbitration cases or submit their proposed arbitration...
NESN.com Jan 11, 2019
MLB Rumors: Mookie Betts, Red Sox Agree To Huge Salary For 2019 Season
Mookie Betts and the Boston Red Sox avoided arbitration Friday. Betts has agreed to a $20 million salary for the 2019... Read More »
Over the Monster Jan 11, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Mookie Betts, Heath Hembree, Steven Wright
In today’s links, some players are headed for arbitration while others are not. The MLB salary arbitration process is not for the faint of heart. (Jeff Passan; ESPN) For some reason, the Red Sox haven’t signed Mookie Betts to an extension. That means his arbitration case is going to be fascinating and telling for the future. (John Tomase; WEEI) The Sox will not have to do the arbitration dance with Heath Hembree or Steven Wright. (Alex Speier; Boston Globe) Contenders should be trying to get better. Here are the free agents remaining and the spots they could upgrade for teams aiming to...
Over the Monster Jan 10, 2019
Daily Red Sox Links: Jackie Bradley Jr., Mookie Betts, Craig Kimbrel
In today’s links, JBJ gets some well deserved praise, Mookie Betts should be interested in Bryce Harper’s free agency and Dave Dombrowski isn’t going to pay for a closer. Even though they might have tried to trade him, Jackie Bradley Jr. is one of the most important players on the Red Sox roster. (Mike Petriello; MLB.com) Mookie Betts could learn a lot from whatever happens with Bryce Harper’s free agency. (Mike Cole; NESN) Dave Dombrowski doesn’t want to spend a lot for a closer, so where does that leave Craig Kimbrel? (Darren Hartwell; NBC Sports Boston) Johnny Gomes is going...
NESN.com Jan 9, 2019
Bryce Harper’s Free Agency Should Be Of Interest To Mookie Betts, Red Sox
The offseason has been relatively quiet for the defending champion Boston Red Sox, but there’s at least one development on... Read More »
