Rafael Devers, San Francisco and Boston
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Posey’s bold, brash, and perhaps even reckless trade for three-time All-Star slugger Rafael Devers on Sunday is a big black-and-orange stamp from the new director of baseball operations on the Giants organization.
Devers was frustrated with Red Sox management for taking away his position at third base, then asking him to play first after an injury to Triston Casas.
The San Francisco Giants pulled off the most shocking trade of the Major League Baseball season on Sunday night, obtaining three-time All-Star slugger Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox as part of a five-player swap.
Devers was introduced alongside Giants legend and president of baseball operations Buster Posey, and with Barry Bonds in attendance.
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First-year president of baseball operations Buster Posey tried patience and positive reinforcement, but as the Giants’ offensive struggles reached their third week unabated, it was undeniable that San Francisco’s clubhouse had become just a bit too comfortable with not scoring runs.
"A little bit of DH and a little bit of first base,” Giants manager Bob Melvin said about Devers's role with the team.
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