VIDEO: David Ortiz Said Alex Verdugo Impressed Him During Postseason When Verdugo Didn't Play at All
By Scott Rogust
The Boston Red Sox were put in an unenviable position of trading away superstar Mookie Betts after it became clear he wouldn't sign a contract extension before hitting free agency next year. Boston ultimately moved him to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with their main return piece being outfielder Alex Verdugo. Betts' replacement already has a big fan in Red Sox legend David Ortiz. While speaking with the media at Red Sox spring training on Thursday, Ortiz said that Verdugo impressed him in the playoffs last season. The thing is... Verdugo didn't even play.
"To be honest with you, from the playoffs last year he is one of the players that caught my attention ... I am so glad we got him"
— NESN (@NESN) February 20, 2020
- @davidortiz on Alex Verdugo (@DugieKnows) pic.twitter.com/o3ExlX5vMG
So, who's going to tell Big Papi? Fine, we'll tell him.
Not only did Verdugo not participate in the Dodgers' brief playoff stint this past season, but he has never been on a postseason roster in his three-year career. Not one.
David Ortiz said Alex Verdugo impressed him during the playoffs this past season.
— Thomas Carannante (@TOMMYS_TAKES) February 20, 2020
Alex Verdugo's career postseason stats: pic.twitter.com/bPKcQ0hLyk
Come on, Papi. We get it, you're the Red Sox's biggest supporter, and you're hyping up their latest acquisition to make the fan base feel better about the trade.
But to stretch the truth? That's not cool.