Sonny Gray’s move to Boston has instantly added intrigue to the Red Sox–Yankees rivalry, placing the veteran right-hander back in a familiar spotlight—but this time from the other side.

After being traded to New York in 2017 and struggling to find consistency over parts of two seasons, Gray now arrives in Boston as a stabilizing presence for a rotation in need of experience and edge.

The three-time All-Star has rebuilt himself since those rocky years in the Bronx, delivering multiple strong campaigns and reestablishing his reputation as one of the most competitive starters in the American League.

And Gray made it clear that the rivalry—and his past—played a role in his decision. “What did factor into my decision to come to Boston, it feels good to me to go to a place now where, you know

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