The Mookie Betts trade was controversial from the moment the deal was struck, and four years later the move remains a sore subject among Red Sox fans writ large. But while the Red Sox were never going to get comparable value back in the short-term, but the way things are trending with Alex Verdugo and Connor Wong the trade could eventually be viewed as worthwhile.
The Tampa Bay Rays always seem to exceed expectations, and this year the club has once again gotten off to a strong start. The Rays came into the weekend as MLB's last unbeaten team and could be a huge thorn in the Red Sox side going forward if Boston can't find a way to beat them.