Sean McDonough did not hold back on criticizing Red Sox for Mookie Betts trade during radio broadcast

Sean McDonough has never been shy about criticizing the Red Sox, whether during his tenure as a television play-by-play voice from 1988-2004 or more recently on select WEEI radio broadcasts.

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Still, it was somewhat surprising — I’d also call it refreshing — to hear McDonough’s candid commentary during Sunday’s Red Sox-Dodgers broadcast regarding the decision to trade Mookie Betts to Los Angeles before the 2020 season.