Roman Anthony Tells Former Red Sox Why He Signed Extension

Now that the ink has dried on the eight-year $130 million contract extension Roman Anthony finalized with the Red Sox last week, much of the focus has returned to Boston’s push to make it back to the playoffs for the first time since 2021.

Appearing as a guest on MLB Network’s Intentional Talk program on Monday, Anthony on Monday spoke with former Red Sox World Series champions Kevin Millar and Ryan Dempster about his motivations to play in Boston long term.

“Well, first and foremost, just coming up with Boston,” Anthony said on MLB Network’s Intentional Talk. “Being drafted by Boston as an 18-year-old kid, and coming up with a lot of the familiar faces that are still around now, and guys that I’ve played with, who I’m still currently playing with. That’s a big part of it. You never really want to leave the organization that drafts you, and the organization that you know you’re comfortable with.”

A former Red Sox player well-versed in what it’s like to play in Boston when the team is winning, Millar asked Anthony how much the city and Fenway Park’s atmosphere played into his decision to sign his extension.

“It’s Boston, right? And the city is amazing,” said Anthony. “The fans are unbelievable. And even in the short time that I’ve been there, it’s been unbelievable. And we’re winning lately and playing winning baseball. It’s a different feeling showing up at the park every night. And, there’s nowhere, honestly, I’d rather be than Boston.”