Roche: Analyzing The Many, Many Layers Of The Mookie Betts Trade
There is a lot to unpack from Boston's blockbuster trade of Mookie Betts. Dan Roche analyzes the man, many layers of the trade, and what it means for the Red Sox going forward.
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There is a lot to unpack from Boston's blockbuster trade of Mookie Betts. Dan Roche analyzes the man, many layers of the trade, and what it means for the Red Sox going forward.
If you're a Red Sox fan, you likely went to bed pretty darn upset Tuesday night. You probably felt the same way waking up Wednesday morning. Keep that anger going.
The Red Sox did it. They actually did it. Boston has traded outfielder Mookie Betts.
Though the team is seemingly taking it slow in the process to replace Alex Cora, the Red Sox did interview an in-house candidate for the job.
Is today the day that the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Maybe. But maybe not.
It feels like the Red Sox and Dodgers have been inching closer and closer to a Mookie Betts trade all winter. Now with spring training just over a week away, a trade may actually come to fruition.
With spring training inching closer and closer, the Red Sox are expanding their managerial search to candidates outside of Fenway Park.
Dan Roche loves everything about Mookie Betts. But if he and the Red Sox are so far apart in contract negotiations, it's time for Boston to make a move.
There has been a lot of Mookie Betts trade chatter in the last week. A whole lot of it. Most of it has been just smoke, but now it kinda sorta sounds like the Red Sox are nearing a trade of their star outfielder.
The Red Sox' search for a new manager has been a quiet one, but it's finally starting to pick up some steam with spring training just a few weeks away. Boston has reportedly expressed interest in former player Mark Kotsay as a potential replacement for Alex Cora.
First baseman Mitch Moreland is staying with the Boston Red Sox, agreeing Tuesday to a one-year contract that guarantees $3 million.
A blockbuster trade of the franchise player could still be coming for the Red Sox.
Mookie Betts is reportedly at the center of trade talks between the Boston Red Sox and San Diego Padres.
Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom said it's possible they won't hire someone before pitchers and catchers report Feb. 12.
Politicians in Los Angeles really want MLB commissioner Rob Manfred to strip the Astros and Red Sox of the last two World Series trophies and hand them over to the Dodgers. But that will not be happening, according to the commish himself.
Curt Schilling was selected on 70% of the ballots this year. Candidates need to reach 75% to be elected.
The Los Angeles City Council voted Tuesday to ask Major League Baseball to strip the Houston Astros and Boston Red Sox of their World Series titles.
Dustin Pedroia reportedly suffered a "significant setback" during his latest attempt at a comeback with the Red Sox.
Mike Fiers is being praised by many for revealing the Houston Astros' sign-stealing ways. But Red Sox great Pedro Martinez is not in that camp.
Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez is eager for MLB to wrap up their investigation into the 2018 World Series champs, because he doesn't think they'll find anything.
Red Sox players are still coming to grips with the fact that Alex Cora will not be their manager anymore.
It's early, but there's perhaps a glimmer of hope during these dark times for the Red Sox and their fans.
The city of Los Angeles feels cheated out of two World Series titles, and they want Major League Baseball to do something about it.
Red Sox fans love Jason Varitek and many would like to see him become the team's next manager. Apparently, so do the folks who gamble on such things.
In a day where a press conference to address the "parting of ways" with manager Alex Cora was the main story, the Red Sox made a baseball move.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
Lawmakers are facing a deadline of midnight Tuesday, when the 2026 fiscal year begins, to reach a deal to keep the government funded.
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said that Democrats are ready to negotiate with Republicans as a government shutdown looms.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
A historic Baptist church in Boston is undergoing major renovations with help from some former inmates.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey said that Democrats are ready to negotiate with Republicans as a government shutdown looms.
A historic Baptist church in Boston is undergoing major renovations with help from some former inmates.
The USDA is warning consumers not to eat certain ready-to-eat pasta meals sold at Walmart and Trader Joe's stores because they may be contaminated with listeria bacteria.
Health officials in Massachusetts are recommending that all adults in the state receive the COVID vaccine.
A nonprofit in Cambridge is aiming to make insulin more accessible by selling vials of the drug at a fraction of the cost.
It's been said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day - but when you eat it may be just as significant as what you eat.
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced the state will be taking measures to ensure vaccines remain accessible to everyone.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
Massachusetts Rep. Seth Moulton is apparently considering running against Sen. Ed Markey but WBZ-TV political analyst Jon Keller said there's hurdles ahead.
Plans to change the state flag of Massachusetts are suddenly a topic in the governor's race.
Is there really anything politicians can do to cool off the blame game?
Rep. Jerry Nadler announced his retirement at age 78. So is it time for 79-year-old Senator Ed Markey to re-think his re-election plans in Massachusetts?
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
The TJ Maxx location on Newbury Street in Boston is set to close in early 2026, a spokesperson for the company confirmed.
Multiple Starbucks locations in Massachusetts are set to close.
The drama between fired Market Basket CEO Arthur T. Demoulas and his family members has been going on for decades.
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele hit tight end Mason Mini on 51-yard TD with 1:30 to play and Luke Ferrelli picked off a pass in the end zone with 15 seconds left, sending California to a 28-24 victory over Boston College on Saturday.
Jamhai Jones hit a two-run single to rally Detroit from an early deficit, and the Tigers beat the Boston Red Sox 2-1 on Saturday to clinch a spot in the AL playoffs.
A volleyball player at Salem High School is now the proud holder of a school record.
Ceddanne Rafaela tripled off the center field wall to drive in the game-ending run in the ninth inning on Friday night, giving the Red Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers.
The Boston Red Sox are back in the MLB playoffs for the first time in four years, officially clinching a spot in the postseason Friday night.
A horse is recovering after a "challenging" rescue from an overturned trailer in Charlton.
A pair of humpback whales leaping out of the water gave two fishermen a scare off the coast of New Hampshire.
Cruiser the police dog enjoyed a Happy Meal reward after finding a missing dementia patient in Avon.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.