Red Sox Sign Bregman but Devers Doesn't want to Move from 3rd Base

[Tanko]

Devers won't take the DH role saying he's staying at 3rd base even though Bregman was signed. Bregman could play 2nd but a youngster (K. Campbell) coming up in Sox minors may make the starting day squad at second.

So much for being a team player.

Red Sox star Rafael Devers unwilling to change positions after Alex Bregman signing

All-Star Rafael Devers says he made it clear to Red Sox officials "third base is my position," despite acquisition of Gold Glove 3B Alex Bregman.

www.usatoday.com

 

[BigJay]

Bregman much better third baseman

Devers acting like a diva

Back in the day Yanks had a much better SS playing 3rd in the A Rod- Jeter era but it was understood Jeter wasn’t moving before A Rod got there

 

[BMR Genie]

Damn! Imagine an employee telling his manager "I don't want to change positions".

Rebuilding with a drama in Red Sox office.

 

[Tanko]

Damn! Imagine an employee telling his manager "I don't want to change positions".

Rebuilding with a drama in Red Sox office.

Devers does have a huge contract.
He's in the 3rd year of an 11 year deal worth $331M... That kind of gives him some leverage but he's being an a$$ about this and not looking out for the best options for the team.

 

[BMR Genie]

Devers does have a huge contract.
His in the 3rd year of an 11 year deal worth $331M... That kind of gives him some leverage but he's being an a$$ about this and not looking out for the best options for the team.

This means they cannot do much but bend to his stubbornness.

A potential Jimmy Butler and that NFL 49ers player who doesn't want to play. This is gonna be interesting to follow.

 

[Tanko]

Cora is a pretty good coach. I'm sure he'll work this out somehow. He's got 5 weeks of spring training to get it resolved.

I would not expect the Sox to consider trading Dever's but, if they did, his huge contract might make it tough.

 

[sharpsquare]

Cora is a pretty good coach. I'm sure he'll work this out somehow. He's got 5 weeks of spring training to get it resovled.

I would not expect the Sox to consider trading Dever's but, if they did, his huge contract might make it tough.

Agreed, this seems like something Cora can smooth over during spring training. Dever is locked in long-term over what's likely a 1 year deal for Bregman, so a compromise will be made.

 

[BigJay]

Cora definitely a players coach

Kind of like Tito

 

[Tanko]

Cora definitely a players coach

Kind of like Tito

I agree with you about Tito but I liked the entire group.

 

[BigJay]

Cora definitely a players coach

Kind of like Tito

Speaking of Tito I didnt know he was back coaching with Reds

thought he was having health problems and left his last managerial job because of that

 

[Tanko]

Speaking of Tito I didnt know he was back coaching with Reds

thought he was having health problems and left his last managerial job because of that

He's got his work ahead of him in Cincy. 77 wins last year and 78 O/U projected this year......
He'll probably beat that total though depending upon how the GM moves players around.

I see the Cubs or Brewers winning that division with Cincy coming in 3rd ahead of Cards/Pirates.

 

[keithrichard]

Is Bregman really that good? I'm not too familiar with him.

 

[Tanko]

Is Bregman really that good? I'm not too familiar with him.

20+ HR/yr last 3 years.
Gold Glove last year.
2X all-star

Not sure how players/stats are valued in the MLB anymore but he got 3 year $120M contract.

 

[fishhead]

Red Sox should sign DeJEAN

 

[BMR Genie]

Red Sox should sign DeJEAN

This kid can change his sports career whenever he wants. Just amazing!

 

[jjgold]

Guys like that you just waive them for a bad attitude

 

[KVB]

So what's going to happen here?

 

[Tanko]

So what's going to happen here?

One of two things:
1. If Campbell makes it out of spring training as 2nd baseman, Bregman will go to third and Cora will convince Devers DH is best thing for him.
2. Campbell doesn't make the show and Bregman goes to 2nd base.

 

[Tanko]

And here is an example of how you handle being moved from your historical playing position.
Altuve going to left field for good of the team.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1891540752963879153

Altuve still testing the waters in left field -- even without Bregman

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Despite not bringing back free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a move which would have created a logjam on the infield, the Astros remain full speed ahead with trying out franchise icon Jose Altuve in left field this spring. Or at least seeing if he’s capable

www.mlb.com

 

[keithrichard]

20+ HR/yr last 3 years.
Gold Glove last year.
2X all-star

Not sure how players/stats are valued in the MLB anymore but he got 3 year $120M con

And here is an example of how you handle being moved from your historical playing position.
Altuve going to left field for good of the team.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1891540752963879153

Altuve still testing the waters in left field -- even without Bregman

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Despite not bringing back free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, a move which would have created a logjam on the infield, the Astros remain full speed ahead with trying out franchise icon Jose Altuve in left field this spring. Or at least seeing if he’s capable

www.mlb.com

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