Batting Around: Should Rafael Devers have been more open to playing first? Should the Red Sox have asked?

Insiders Expose Red Sox’s Key Mistake Involving Power Hitter

When the Boston Red Sox approached Rafael Devers about shifting to first base, they might not have expected the response they got. The team’s $300 million cornerstone refused, saying he didn’t understand why they’d ask him to move positions again, especially after shifting to designated hitter duties.The refusal has sparked a wave of insider reaction, and Boston’s apparent internal missteps are just as much to blame as Devers’ reluctance.A Failu…

Red Sox CEO peels back curtain on ‘clear, candid’ message of Rafael Devers meeting

Rafael Devers not wanting to move to first base prompted Red Sox team owner John Henry, president/CEO Sam Kennedy and chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to fly to Kansas City earlier this month to meet with the designated hitter.

Batting Around: Should Rafael Devers have been more open to playing first? Should the Red Sox have asked?

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Red Sox's Sam Kennedy Opens Up About Rafael Devers Meeting

The Red Sox believe they’re in a good place after Rafael Devers met with the club’s top brass in Kansas City on May 9. Boston president and CEO Sam Kennedy, chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and owner John Henry met with Devers following his comments about potentially moving to first base. Breslow and Devers felt it was a productive meeting, and all sides were on the same page about what needed to be done. Kennedy offered his perspective on t…