Did Boston Get Enough for Mookie?
The trade to send Mookie Betts along with David Price from the Boston Red Sox to the LA Dodgers is now officially complete. Instead of the original 3 team deal that saw Boston receiving major league ready outfielder Alex Verdugo from the Dodgers and major league ready relief pitcher Brusdar Graterol from the Twins, the deal turned into more of a traditional two team deal with the Dodgers sending Verdugo,shortstop prospect Jeter Downs and catching prospect Connor Wong. Did the Red Sox really get enough for a player that is just getting into his prime years at 27 years old and is a former AL MVP? Although he had what was considered a somewhat down year for him, Betts still hit .295 with 29 home runs and 80 RBI while primarily hitting in the top two spots of the lineup. He also still managed to score 135 runs while stealing 16 bases. He was as durable as ever while playing 150 games. For his career, he already has 139 career home runs and provides rare power as a leadoff hitter while...