It’s been over three years since the Red Sox made the controversial decision to trade former American League MVP and fan favorite Mookie Betts to the Dodgers in a move that was largely financially motivated. With Los Angeles owning the National League’s second-best record and Boston currently sitting on the outside of the AL playoff picture, Betts discussed the now-infamous trade as a guest on the Foul Territory podcast, which is co-hosted by former Red Sox teammate Brock Holt.
Betts, who helped guide the Dodgers to a World Series title in 2020, said on the podcast that it was his desire to remain with the Red Sox not just for the ’20 season, but for the rest of his playing days.
“I know people don’t believe it, but I wanted to stay in Boston my whole career,” Betts said. “That was my life. I knew everybody there. It was a short flight to Nashville. It was perfect.”
