Boston Red Sox legend David Ortiz has shared his reaction to the Rafael Devers trade, and he believes the stunning move should serve as a warning to other star players.
The Red Sox traded Devers to the San Francisco Giants on Sunday for what most view as an underwhelming package of MLB players and prospects. In an interview with Yancen Pujols on Monday, Ortiz was asked for his thoughts on the blockbuster deal. He suggested Devers was traded because of the slugger’s ego.
Ortiz’s interview was in Spanish, but it was translated by reporter Marcos Grunfeld.
“No one is indispensable on a team. The only way to become indispensable is by doing things the right way, all the way around,” Ortiz said. “You need to be available. I think that marked the end of the relationship between the Red Sox and Devers.
“You have to be smart. A player’s worst enemy is his ego. And guess what teams do with your ego? They buy it.”
