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Mike Rikard Joins Diamondbacks After Red Sox Tenure

1/19/2025

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Mike Rikard, the Boston Red Sox's vice president of scouting, is making a significant career shift to the Arizona Diamondbacks as a senior scouting adviser. With a legacy at Boston since 2004, Rikard played a pivotal role in evaluating stars like Mookie Betts and shaping drafts. This transition marks another chapter in the ongoing exchange of talent between the two teams.

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Mike Rikard, the Boston Red Sox's vice president of scouting, is making a significant career shift to the Arizona Diamondbacks as a senior scouting adviser. With a legacy at Boston since 2004, Rikard played a pivotal role in evaluating stars like Mookie Betts and shaping drafts. This transition marks another chapter in the ongoing exchange of talent between the two teams.