One day after Red Sox DH Rafael Devers threw some shade at the team for asking him to play first base following Triston Casas’ injury, top brass flew out to Kansas City to have a sit-down with the slugger. Owner John Henry, CEO Sam Kennedy, and CBO Craig Breslow made the trip, with Henry having a heart-to-heart with Devers.
According to Breslow, the meeting was all about laying down the law and reminding Devers about the importance of being a good teammate. I mean, come on, we all need that reminder sometimes, right? Breslow mentioned that it was necessary to address the situation head-on, especially after the drama that unfolded the day before. So, yeah, things got real.
Devers has been a key player for the Red Sox, so it’s no surprise that the team is taking this seriously. I mean, the guy can hit bombs, but when it comes to playing first base, well, that’s a whole different ball game. Devers had previously been approached about making the switch from third base to first, but let’s just say it didn’t go smoothly. He basically got mixed signals from the team like a bad game of telephone.
The transition from third base to first base is not exactly unheard of in baseball. It’s like going from JV to varsity, you know? But for Devers, who had some struggles at third, moving to first could be a disaster waiting to happen. The Red Sox might be better off with him sticking to what he knows best – crushing baseballs.
Devers himself has made it clear that he’s not thrilled about the idea of playing first base. I mean, can you blame him? The guy signed a massive contract and now they want him to pick up a new position out of the blue? It’s like asking a cat to bark – just not gonna happen. Devers feels like it’s not the right move for him, and honestly, he might have a point.
With Casas out, the Red Sox have been scrambling to fill the first base gap. They’ve been throwing utility guys like Romy Gonzalez and Abraham Toro in there, but let’s just say it’s been a bit of a mess. These guys are versatile, sure, but playing first base is a whole different beast. And with no first baseman waiting in the wings in Triple-A, the Red Sox are in a bit of a pickle.
Devers, on the other hand, has been holding it down at the plate. The guy’s got a solid batting line and leads the league in walks. Not too shabby for a guy who’s being asked to do things he’s not too keen on. But hey, that’s baseball for you.
Overall, the meeting between Devers and the Red Sox brass shows just how serious this whole situation is. Whether Devers ends up at first base or not, one thing’s for sure – there’s some drama brewing in Beantown. Let’s hope they can sort it out before it blows up in their faces.
