When the examination by Major League Baseball is released to scrutinize whether the 2018 Red Sox utilized dishonest methods to secure their World Series Championship similar to the 2017 Houston Astros — Steve Pearce won’t be present to face any repercussions if there are any consequences.
The former Most Valuable Player of the World Series condemned the MLB’s probe into accusations that the Red Sox unlawfully extracted signals.
“To us, that’s simply ridiculous,” Pearce expressed to WEEI radio on Tuesday. Upon learning of it, we were all somewhat jesting about it. We merely desire for this to elapse. We triumphed honestly. Whatever they alleged against us, we were all somewhat like, ‘I can’t fathom this is even debatable.’ Once the report is disclosed, we will all be relieved.”
This chat becomes even more unexpected as Pearce later declares his retirement after a decade-long career where he represented seven teams.
Having been traded halfway through the 2018 season from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox, the 37-year-old demonstrated his prowess by slamming three home runs and driving in eight runs in Boston’s World Series conquest over the Dodgers.
Commissioner Rob Manfred had previously shared that he would unveil the outcomes of his investigations once the season can recommence safely due to the pandemic.
Alex Cora, who acted as a bench coach for the Astros in 2017 and managed the Red Sox to the World Series victory in 2018, mutually agreed to part ways with the Boston organization on January 14.
“It’s disheartening, especially since we were the victors and I individually hold that accolade,” Pearce lamented. “And here we are with this hanging over us after such a phenomenal season. We had an exceptional team and fantastic unity with everyone, and then this issue gets raised,” Pearce mentioned. “We’re just thinking, ‘What on earth?’ … We just want this to bypass us. We just yearn for some baseball. Another obstacle, I presume.”
