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Papelbon goes off on Verdugo, defends Cora in passionate tweet originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston
Wow, Alex Verdugo seems to be fitting in just fine with the New York Yankees. The Boston Red Sox traded him to the Yankees earlier this month in exchange for three pitchers, and Verdugo is clearly excited about the change of scenery.
In a recent post-trade conference call, Verdugo shared his enthusiasm for working with Yankees manager Aaron Boone, hinting that he feels more supported by Boone than he did by his former manager, Alex Cora. This comes after a few controversial incidents during his time with the Red Sox, including being benched for lack of hustle and showing up late to a game.
The outspoken Jonathan Papelbon was quick to weigh in on Verdugo’s comments, expressing his strong disagreement. It’s safe to say that tensions are running high, and it will be interesting to see how this drama plays out when the Yankees visit Fenway Park next season.