The net present value of Mookie Betts' contract isn't far beyond what the Red Sox were willing to offer; a former Boston exec suggests they could have kept him.

A lot of the big names on the free agent market in the MLB this offseason have already been scooped up, but there are still a few true difference-makers out there. One of those star free agents that are still available is former Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman,

Kenley Jansen was the Dodgers' primary closer for 10 years, perhaps the greatest ninth-inning reliever in franchise history. He's LA's all-time saves leader with 350, and he was so dominant one season (2017) that he finished fifth in Cy Young voting.

The Los Angeles Dodgers reportedly are looking to trade a former Red Sox reliever who could fill Boston's bullpen need.

Mookie Betts has won two World Series since the Red Sox traded him to the Dodgers in 2020, but the 8-time All-Star said he still loves Boston and Alex Cora.

MLB insider said the Los Angeles Dodgers are not interested in trading for St. Louis Cardinals All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado.

Free agent pitcher Jack Flaherty believes that he could've ended up in Boston if they didn't make such a splash in the trade market.

In the five years since the Boston Red Sox traded homegrown superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles Dodgers, what was once New England’s most sacred public institution has remained stuck in reverse.

A handful of contenders, including the two reigning NL and AL champions, are showing interest in an All-Star and Cy Young award winning free agent.

In an appearance on the “All the Smoke” podcast, Mookie Betts admitted that he watches Red Sox games. The reasoning for it, though, might be a bit unconventional. “As quiet as it’s kept, I enjoy watching Red Sox games … because of Cora,” Betts said, referring to the Red Sox’ manager. “I love Alex Cora and I enjoy watching Red Sox games.”