Why on earth would the Red Sox trade Mookie Betts? Who did they get in return. Are they a better team without him? What gives?

Answer 1

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Because they knew they were not willing or probably able to pay what he would be asking and remain competitive or be financially viable.  

Answer 2

I don't know.  Almost nothing.  Of course not.  He's a higher BA-hitting Rickey Henderson playing RF.