Christian Vazquez has been on hearth of late. The Boston Red Sox catcher smacked his ninth residence run of the season to middle within the 10th inning to walk-off with a win towards the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday night time at Fenway Park. Of course, he’s additionally been clutch behind the plate. After the sport, supervisor Alex Cora had heaps of reward for Vazquez, calling him one of many “best catchers” within the American League. To hear from Cora, take a look at the “Red Sox Extra Innings” video above, offered by W.B. Mason. Thumbnail picture by way of Brian Fluharty/USA TODAY Sports Images ... NESN.com
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Mookie Betts, Christian Vazquez Not Making Excuses After Loss to Mariners
The Boston Red Sox fell of their season opener, however however weren’t making any excuses after the sport. Mookie Betts and Christian Vazquez said that it’s a protracted season and so they’ll must bounce again from Thursday’s 12-Four loss to the Mariners after they tackle Seattle on Friday within the second sport of the Sox’s 2019 slate. The reigning AL MVP gave credit score to Seattle, however stated the Red Sox had some missed alternatives that they might want to capitalize on transferring ahead. To hear from Betts and Vazquez following the loss, take a look at the “NESN Sports Today” video above, introduced by People’s United Bank. ... NESN.com
Red Sox Sign Catcher Christian Vazquez To Three-Year Contract Extension
Get used to seeing Christian Vazquez behind the plate at Fenway Park. The Boston Red Sox on Saturday signed the 27-year-old catcher to a three-year contract extension. The deal runs through the 2021 season and has a club option for the 2022 season. Prior to signing the extension, Vazquez was due for arbitration in 2019 and 2020, and was scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent in 2021. In addition to signing the contract, Vazquez offered to make an annual donation to the Red Sox Foundation. Here are the terms of the deal, per the Boston Herald’s Jason Mastrodonato: Perhaps the best defensive catcher in Major League Baseball,... NESN.com