Mookie Betts has bet on himself his entire career, and it’s about to pay off. (Rob Bradford; WEEI)
John Tomase writes that it’s at least a good sign that Betts and the Red Sox could settle before a hearing. (John Tomase; NBC Sports Boston)
If Betts does hit free agency and come back to Boston, that would be the exception to the rule. (Jen McCaffrey; The Athletic)
Meanwhile, both Andrew Benintendi and Eduardo Rodriguez are expected to go to a hearing.