Rafael Devers Sends Clear Message to Red Sox
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The Boston Red Sox could look to trade superstar infielder Rafael Devers in a blockbuster deal with the Washington Nationals.
Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox are marred in controversy over his unwillingness to play first base. The Atlanta Braves know a thing or two about this.
Devers won his third AL Player of the Week award during a time when his off-field comments are generating more headlines than his hot bat.
It started with team owner (and Globe owner) John Henry showing up at Kauffman Stadium to have a meeting with Rafael Devers about his refusal to play first. The Sox responded as a team by taking two of three from the resurgent Royals as Devers, still the designated hitter, drove had seven hits and drove in six runs.
If Boston Red Sox star Rafael Devers was subjected to NBA-style Hot Take shows ft. Skip Bayless, it might sound something like this.
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Whatever position Rafael Devers winds up manning on the lineup card, he's going to keep slugging all the same. Plus, it was a big weekend for Cardinals (inspired by events at the Vatican?) and a Rocky one out in Denver.