It’s been over four years since Josh Beckett left town, but the former pitcher hasn’t forgotten about the bitter end that soured his tenure with the Boston Red Sox.
Professional athletes are cautioned on what to say in the media to prevent a firestorm that could present a distraction to the team. During his playing days, Beckett was never shy about making comments that could ruffle some feathers, but now that he’s retired he’s become an open book.
The former Red Sox ace appeared on the Sports Hub’s Toucher and Rich show Thursday morning to discuss a number of topics stemming form his final season in Boston, leading up to the blockbuster deal in August 2012 that shipped him to the Los Angeles Dodgers.