Adrian Beltre is in the Dominican Republic for David Ortiz’ charity golf tournament.
This afternoon he provided an exclusive interview to the Boston Globe in which he said, “There’s a lot going on right now, but I do hope I stay with the Red Sox.”
Was he speaking from the heart, or was the sound bite given to him by Scott Boras to keep the Red Sox front office biting at the bait on the agent’s hook?
Only time will tell, but it would be nice to think that Beltre understands the benefits of playing with a contender—in Fenway Park—in a perpetual playoff atmosphere.
His comments will serve to give the Red Sox Nation hope that he will return to the hot corner in Boston.
Here are a few more of Beltre’s comments—
“I got used to seeing the park full in the first inning and still full in the ninth inning. I liked that atmosphere…”.
“If everything was close to the same, I would go back to Boston. But we have to see. The number of years is what is important to me.”
“I would to play with these guys again, (they) are my friends and they made me feel part of the team. I was disappointed Victor (Martinez) left because he helped make me comfortable. But I had a feeling that would happen because he wasn’t happy with how (the Red Sox) approached (negotiations) with him. But I would still come back. I liked playing there and I want to be with a contender.”
Hmmm, does that mean if the years are right he might give the Red Sox a hometown discount to get a deal done?
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