It's possible that the Sox could have matched or even topped the Dodger's offer and Mookie would still have preferred going to L.A. But we do not know that . It is only speculation. The only thing we know is that he rejected the Sox' first offer , they traded him to the Dodgers , and he signed long term with L.A. without any apparent hesitation. He is happy , has another ring and is very wealthy. Meanwhile , the Sox had an abysmal season and are trying to figure out how to get back in the hunt. That's about it. What more is there to say?