LOS ANGELES — My premise going into the World Series was to write how understandably hard it would be for Rays fans to root for Nathan Eovaldi.
Even though they knew he was likely to be traded since he was a free agent after the season and that dealing him in July wouldn't impact whatever slim chances the Rays had to re-sign him. His medical history made him somewhat of a risk. They got back a promising prospect in lefty Jalen Beeks, who should be pitching in Tampa Bay a lot longer than Eovaldi would.
But … but … but …
He was pitching for the Red Sox.