Bogaerts Reflects on Red Sox, Anthony's Pressure

0:00On April 4, Zander Bogaierts, the 33-year-old Padre shortstop and former Red Sox star, is looking back at his Boston days while eyeing the team's new young gun, Roman Anthony. Bogaierts spent his first 10 seasons with the Sox as a five-time all-star, but unlike Anthony, he never locked in a big extension right out the gate. Instead, he signed a six-year deal worth $120 million, only to opt out after three years and both to San Diego on an an- 11-year, $270 million contract. Fans still sting from that winter move before the 2023 season, feeling like Bogaierts was meant to stay forever. Now with Corvettes like him and Mookie Betz-Gone, Anthony's carrying the load as the fresh face of the franchise. Bogaierts sees the extra pressure on the kid, calling him a top talent who's stepping up big amid all the changes last year. He admits he's never meant Anthony, but hears he's solid both on the field and off. This weekend's series against the Padre's hits hard for Boston, who's starting 1-5.

1:04Facing Bogaierts plus Walker Bueller, who they cut from a $21 million deal last August, some wins could spark the turnaround they desperately need. This has been Boston Red Sox News today, powered by AI.