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The San Diego Padres finally made a big signing after whiffing on Aaron Judge and Trea Turner. They bring in Xander Bogaerts on a massive new contract.
Meanwhile, Boston Red Sox fans don’t seem too happy with the news. For the most part, the fanbase is upset with the front office for how it’s handled the roster.
According to Jeff Passan, the Padres reel in Xander Bogaerts with an 11-year $280 million contract. Additionally, there is a full no-trade clause in the deal as well. So, it looks like San Diego lands its superstar signing after all.
Shortstop Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres are in agreement on an 11-year, $280 million contract, a source familiar with the deal tells ESPN. A monster contract and the Padres, after missing Trea Turner and Aaron Judge, get the longtime Red Sox shortstop.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 8, 2022
However, Red Sox fans are fuming over this situation. Not so much because of the contract size, but because it’s another big-name player the front office let walk. With the Padres securing Xander Bogaerts for the long haul, Boston fans can’t help but be upset watching him go.
The Red Sox will either give Rafael Devers all the money or they will lose the entire fanbase.
Losing Mookie Betts was awful.
Losing Xander Bogaerts is unconscionable.
Last chance.
— Gabrielle (@gfstarr1) December 8, 2022
Red Sox fans still aren’t over Mookie Betts leaving.
The Red Sox owner ship let Mookie Betts and Xander Bogaerts walk.
Disgusting.
— Savage (@SavageSports_) December 8, 2022
Make it make sense.
There’s so much about the way the Red Sox handled Xander Bogaerts’s situation that doesn’t make sense. For example: they spent more money to sign Yoshida (($105m), a corner OF about the same age as Bogaerts, than they offered Bogaerts, an All-Star SS, in the spring. ($90m).
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 8, 2022
We’ll see how it plays out for the Red Sox as it’s a bold move to let another superstar leave in free agency. Meanwhile, the Padres have another big bat and must figure out what positions guys are going to play. Which is a good problem to have.