The Boston Pink Sox have confronted some critical criticism over their choice to commerce Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, and a few of the newest got here from franchise legend Manny Ramirez.
The Pink Sox traded Devers to the Giants in trade for 2 MLB pitchers and two prospects. Most individuals had been shocked by the deal, although there had been stress between Devers and Boston’s brass for the reason that offseason.
Ramirez, who is likely one of the biggest gamers in Pink Sox historical past, was requested concerning the commerce throughout a Monday interview with MLB reporter Hector Gomez. The 12-time All-Star ripped his former workforce.
“The Pink Sox dealt with this Devers state of affairs fairly badly. They need to have talked to him for the reason that starting about him transferring to a special place and never simply drop that on him throughout spring coaching,” Ramirez mentioned. “It was unsuitable by the group and exhibits the dearth of the expertise from the GM and the dearth of a transparent information throughout the workforce. They need to have by no means handled Devers that means.
“Devers was humiliated (by the Pink Sox). It isn’t about pleasure or ego. I feel the workforce did not respect him or talk with him correctly. I am certain they did not do this to Clemens. I am unable to think about the Yankees telling Choose, ‘Now we’re transferring you to catcher.'”
Devers was moved from third base to designated hitter this season after the Pink Sox signed Alex Bregman, who gained a Gold Glove final 12 months. All through your complete offseason, Devers made it clear that his desire was to proceed enjoying third base. Devers was so sad about being moved to DH that he hinted he might request a commerce.
The problems appeared to subside for some time, however the state of affairs turned ugly once more after Boston first baseman Triston Casas suffered a season-ending damage in early Might. The Pink Sox went to Devers to ask about the opportunity of him enjoying first base, and he publicly blasted the workforce’s entrance workplace in response.
Ramirez had beforehand provided to assist Devers navigate the difficult state of affairs in Boston, nevertheless it would not sound like the 2 ever linked.
