The Boston Red Sox thought they would be better off with a happy clubhouse than a disgruntled Rafael Devers. A day after trading their erstwhile third baseman to the San Francisco Giants, Red Sox President Sam Kennedy told reporters that Devers’ refusal to change positions made it untenable for him to remain with the team.

Red Sox Legend Says Club ‘Didn’t Respect’ Rafael Devers Following Blockbuster Trade originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Back in 2008, Manny Ramírez's rocky Boston Red Sox tenure ended with a stunning blockbuster trade to a Los Angeles Dodgers club with championship aspirations.

Chief Baseball Officer Craig Breslow acknowledged on a conference call Sunday night that the deal leaves a hole in the lineup, but he hoped it would pay off this season. Although there is a newly created need for a power hitter, the team now has roster and payroll flexibility to add players at the trade deadline, he said.