Red Sox president feels 'sense of disappointment' after Dodgers extend Betts

Mookie Betts landed a 12-year extension that will figure to keep the outfielder as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers for the remainder of his career, and the team that traded away its former MVP has some mixed emotions.

"Obviously, we think the world of Mookie Betts," Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy said, according to Chris Cotillo of MassLive. "I don't think that's a secret to anybody. Incredible young man, incredible baseball player. Very happy for him and his family. I'd be less than honest if I didn't say there was a sense of disappointment and maybe closure and finality to it."

While Kennedy said the deal is difficult to stomach, the executive seemingly doesn't regret the trade.

"We have a plan," Kennedy added. "We are very confident in the direction of our baseball operation. It's obviously hard to see Mookie Betts sign a long-term deal somewhere else."

The Dodgers announced Wednesday - one day prior to the 2020 season and Betts' debut with the team - that they'd signed the outfielder through 2032. The 12-year deal is reportedly worth $365 million, eclipsing Mike Trout's record-breaking 10-year, $360-million extension in total value.

Back in February, the Red Sox traded Betts and David Price along with cash to the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Alex Verdugo, shortstop prospect Jeter Downs, and minor-league catcher Connor Wong.