Ortiz Voices Support for Red Sox Amid Devers Controversy
Boston, MA – David Ortiz, the iconic former designated hitter for the Boston Red Sox, has publicly sided with the organization in a simmering dispute with star third baseman Rafael Devers. In an Instagram post, Ortiz shared an image of himself next to his retired No. 34 at Fenway Park, underlining the need for players to be “the full package” to succeed in Boston. He declared the Red Sox the “best organization in baseball” while playing Rick Ross’ "Hustlin’" in the background.
The tension between Devers and the Red Sox emerged when the player refused to switch to first base during Triston Casas’ injury, a decision that raised eyebrows among the team management. Speaking to reporters, Devers expressed his feelings about the situation, indicating he believed he had earned the respect to choose his role, stating that he would have been willing to play first base had the request come during spring training.
Ortiz weighed in on the communication breakdown, mentioning that initial discussions between Devers and the organization “wasn’t the best.” He emphasized the reality that the organization holds significant power and suggested that young players often struggle to understand that dynamic. Ortiz reminded Devers that while the team can make difficult decisions regarding players, the only aspect a player can control is their performance on the field.
As the Red Sox navigate this internal conflict and prepare for upcoming games, eyes will remain on both Ortiz’s guidance and Devers’ responses in what could be pivotal moments for the player and the team moving forward.
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