You know how sometimes you’re just enjoying your night, eating a little lemon pepper chicken, watching some Wheel of Fortune, wondering what you’re plans will be in the coming weekend? Just living in a momentary state of bliss? And then all of a sudden a beat writer from San Diego puts a tweet into your timeline that makes you meltdown on the internet? We’ve all been there. Anyway, funny story. Dennis Lin of the Athletic reported Thursday night that the Red Sox and Padres have discussed a deal centering around Mookie Betts.
Now, before we get any further, I am going to quote a very important part of this report.