Xander Bogaerts, now settled in San Diego, remains connected to Boston as he returns to Fenway Park this weekend. The former Red Sox shortstop expressed his anticipation for the atmosphere at Fenway, acknowledging it will be different but exciting. Bogaerts received a standing ovation and a video tribute during his return. Despite his move to the Padres, Bogaerts continues to support his former team and rookie Ceddanne Rafaela, whom he once hoped to play alongside in Boston. #padres
Former Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts once hoped to play with his fellow countryman Ceddanne Rafaela in Boston. While that didn't end up happening, he's still rooting for the rookie to succeed. https://t.co/afAjynqOZZ
Xander Bogaerts standing ovation and video tribute In his return to Fenway #padres https://t.co/BSpwDVNJ0x
"It'll be different but I'm definitely looking forward to the atmosphere" Xander Bogaerts on his return to Fenway https://t.co/NMm6yYyUmk
Xander Bogaerts may feel settled in San Diego but he’ll always remain connected to Boston https://t.co/Ar4r2kqJQK
Xander Bogaerts may feel settled in San Diego but he’ll always remain connected to Boston. On his return to his first big league home this weekend: https://t.co/lc9lSPPwye via @BostonGlobe