Sat Jun 21 10:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Devers Hints at Red Sox Disrespect Amidst Giants Debut
**SAN FRANCISCO** – Just days after a shocking trade sent him to the San Francisco Giants, slugger Rafael Devers faced his former team, the Boston Red Sox, this weekend. While eager to move on, Devers offered insights into his departure, suggesting a lack of communication and respect contributed to the split.
Devers specifically addressed his willingness to play first base for the Giants, something he refused to do in Boston. “I put up some good numbers in Boston, and I feel like I earned some respect,” Devers stated, implying he would have considered the position if approached proactively by the Red Sox. The injury to Triston Casas later in the season made the situation more complicated.
While Devers expressed a desire to keep the past in the past, he acknowledged the trade stemmed from a breakdown in communication. Despite the awkward situation, Devers maintained he holds no ill will towards his former teammates, stating, “They’re still my friends.” He even connected with some upon their arrival in San Francisco. While he hadn’t spoken with Red Sox manager Alex Cora as of Friday afternoon, he was confident they would connect.
Cora, for his part, downplayed any lingering issues. “It’s a trade. It’s baseball. It’s a business,” Cora said, adding he was not surprised Devers was now considering first base. “From my end, I turn the page.”
Devers is focused on the future with the Giants, who are counting on his offensive contributions. In his debut series, Devers is off to a slow start, finishing 0-for-5 in the Giants’ 7-5 loss to the Red Sox Friday night. Despite this, he remains committed to improving and eventually playing first base when he feels comfortable.
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