Los Angeles Dodgers' outfielder Carl Crawford continues to talk to the media about how comfortable he feels with the Dodgers compared to his time with the Boston Red Sox as the anniversary of the mega-trade approaches.
Carl Crawford: Trade to Dodgers ‘one of the best things that ever happened to me’
Crawford continues to be outspoken about his dislike of the Boston media.
Christian Petersen
Crawford talked about his stint with Boston with Mark Saxon of ESPNLosAngeles.com, telling the reporter:
“That was one of the toughest times in my life, ever, from when I was a little kid, 1 year old. It definitely was one of the best things that ever happened to me in my life to be traded over here.”
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The outfielder also discussed the differences in his treatment with the media and the fans between the two cities:
“You make $20 million, but it’s not like they’re begging me to hit a home run every time I go up there, you know what I’m saying? It’s not like I need to go 5-for-5 every at-bat and, if I don’t, I’m considered the worst player on the planet.”
Crawford has been previously critical of the Boston media, telling Danny Knobler of CBS Sports in March that the media “was the worst thing I’ve ever experienced in my life.”
The Red Sox signed Crawford to a seven-year, $142 million contract before the 2011 season. Crawford struggled in ‘11, hitting .255 before missing most of the 2012 season with Tommy John surgery.
Crawford has had a resurgent year with Los Angeles, batting .289/.340/.413 over 360 plate appearances.
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