Hardcore Baseball Episode 9: Mookie Betts’ Standing in Red Sox History, Gordon Edes, Ichiro Steps Away Download

In this week’s episode of Hardcore Baseball, Matt McCarthy examines why Mookie Betts is already one of the most dynamic players the Red Sox have ever had. Former Boston Globe beat reporter and Red Sox team historian Gordon Edes joins the show (16:05) to talk how the 2018 team may compare to teams from the past. As Ichiro steps away and Albert Pujols notches hit number 3,000, we examine their standing in baseball history.