Burdge: For Once I Agree With A-Rod

Look, I like post-playing-career Alex Rodriguez much more than I liked MLB player Alex Rodriguez. He's kind of funny sometimes and not as hate-able, but I still don’t take a ton of what he says seriously. 

However, he said something on Tuesday that I do wholeheartedly agree with. 

During a conference call promoting the new KayRod Cast on ESPN, A-Rod talked glowingly about the Red Sox and their outlook this year. 

“I think they are the gold standard because to win four championships, they build a lot of equity in that city and in that town,” Rodriguez said, as reported by Jake Iggy on Twitter. “I think I would not bet against the Red Sox.”

He wouldn’t bet it against the Red Sox. Well, it just so happens I find myself agreeing with A-Rod. 

Because I am literally not betting against the Red Sox. 

In fact, with two days left until Opening Day on March 30, I have already placed some futures bets on this Red Sox team. 

I have this team winning 80+ regular season games this year at FanDuel at +105. My prediction is they win 87 games this year. 

And, like the 87-win Phillies last year, I think the Red Sox will make the playoffs and I got that at Yes +275 at DraftKings. 

I also will say I placed $1 on the Red Sox to win the World Series at +6000 at FanDuel. So I’m clearly all in on that too. 

The vibes around the Red Sox right now are exceptional. From the moment I saw the mic'd up sound of Rafael Devers and the energy and chemistry this team has, my optimism has been through the roof for how this season will go. And good for A-Rod for realizing this too.

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