It was an exciting week throughout the general manager meetings as the Boston Red Sox candidly spoke about wanting to add a new No. 2 starter and slugger.
But, the biggest question of the offseason for Boston still remains. Will the Red Sox re-sign All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman?
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It’s still a little too early in the offseason for the real fireworks to begin. We should see his market start to pick up as we get closer to the Winter Meetings in early December. No matter what happens, it’s clear that team legend David Ortiz wants him back. He joined Joey Copponi and Scott Neville on the “ITM Podcast” and had a message for Bregman.
“My message to him? Please come back,” Ortiz said while laughing with Joey Copponi and Scott Neville on the “ITM Podcast” on Friday. “I love Alex man. I think he’s a great player. He’s got really incredible leadership. One thing I love about him, he’s a team player. I remember last year, when he first joined the team. Even with all the controversy and all the talk going on with Raffy, I came to spring training and I was watching Alex trying to help Raffy out. He always had my respect but that put the cherry on top. What that showed me was, we are here to compete. To help this ballclub win. I want to get better. And everyone loves him around here. He has a great relationship with all of the players and he’s a good player. You can’t argue that.
“I think we’re going to have our chances to offer him. I haven’t talked to the front office but I’m pretty sure they are on the same boat I am. They want to keep him. I’m pretty sure the front office is going to try to make a move.”
Ortiz knows a thing or two about finding success in Boston, to say the least. It’s always good to hear someone as plugged-in as he is say that he thinks the front office is going to try to make a move, although he acknowledged that he hasn’t spoken to the front office yet. Bregman is a star and was the missing piece for the organization.
Ortiz is right, Boston would be better if Bregman returns.
As part of his fundraising efforts, Ortiz is holding a silent auction loaded with priceless items that will be live until Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9:30 p.m. ET. You can also donate to the cause on the David Ortiz Children’s Fund’s website.
Las Vegas, NV — As the Las Vegas Raiders prepare for their high-stakes Week 11 clash against the Dallas Cowboys, an unexpected storm erupted on the practice field, shaking up the team just days before the game. In a shocking display of frustration and rivalry, quarterback Geno Smith and defensive star Maxx Crosby reportedly clashed during a heated drill, with tensions running so high that teammates had to step in and break them apart.
“It got out of hand,” Smith admitted after the altercation. “Maxx and I were both fired up, and things got intense. We’ve got a lot of passion for this game, but sometimes that can spill over. It’s all good now. We’re focused on Dallas.”
The confrontation reportedly began when Smith, frustrated by Crosby’s pressure during a practice passing drill, voiced his displeasure. According to witnesses, the two exchanged heated words before getting face-to-face, their simmering frustrations over the team’s performance this season boiling over.
Teammates Forced to Intervene
“It was a tense moment,” a source revealed. “Geno and Maxx are both fierce competitors, and when you’re pushing yourself that hard, sometimes tempers flare. It was just a practice, but it looked like it could escalate.”
Several teammates, including linebacker Denzel Perryman and cornerback Nate Hobbs, rushed to separate the two, with Perryman saying, “We’re all pushing for greatness, and things can get heated, but we know how to handle it. Geno and Maxx are both professionals, and they’ll be fine.”
Ready for the Cowboys?
Despite the dramatic on-field confrontation, both Smith and Crosby are expected to be ready for their pivotal game against the Cowboys on Monday Night Football. Smith downplayed the significance of the incident, saying,
While the incident might have shaken up the team momentarily, it’s unclear whether this brief tension will affect the Raiders’ preparations. Can this fiery clash ignite a stronger sense of determination for the game, or will it prove to be a distraction?