Lucas Giolito does not want to be traded from the Boston Red Sox, expressing his strong commitment to the team. He reflects on past trade experiences, particularly from the Chicago White Sox, which negatively impacted him. Giolito had a 3.79 ERA with the White Sox in 2023 but struggled after being traded. Currently, he is back on the mound in Boston, showing improvement with a 3.99 ERA and a desire to stay with the team as he navigates the final year of his contract.
I don't want to be traded. I really love it here. I want to help this team win games to the end. I'm really pulling for us here.
I had been in Chicago for so long that I didn't realize the impact it would have on me getting traded. I was going through a lot during that period... I have no desire to go through that again.
In 2023, Giolito had a 3.79 ERA in 21 starts for the White Sox and was having a strong season. But he was traded to the Los Angeles Angels and put up a 6.89 ERA in six starts before being released.
Now back on the mound, Giolito is finding his groove. His 3.99 ERA is much better than at the start of the year. More importantly, Giolito is happy in Boston, and based on his comments, he doesn't want to be traded again.
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