Seems a bit weird, Devers seems like he is sulking. It's not like we are flying so you'd hope your veteran leaders and highest paid players would do whatever helps the team.
The fact Cora can't even "discuss" it with Devers is a huge problem. I am thinking inability to even talk is the root cause for such underperformance this year. We need more Bregman "I will play where ever Cora tells me to play - Whatever it takes to help the team win" and MUCH less Devers drama.
after listening to many Cora, Bregman and Devers interviews since the spring, including Cora's interview comments since the Casas injury. How do we know what Devers feels if no one even asks him? Asking him, does not mean Cora has to do it. Maybe Devers is open to it? Or cause another tantrum?
it is amazing a player answered one question honestly about wanting to play the field and now everyone is doing these ridiculous psych analysis on him.
no wonder players only speak in sound bytes. the fanbase is too stupid to take anything else
If he wants to play the field, all the more reason you should ask him if he wants to play 1B. He can say no. HIs answer would provide info to help Cora & Breslow plan. It is legit option that solves multiple issues - Yoshida is not an OF and Anthony needs a spot - so open the DH spot.
Yes with teammates... They say he's shy around people he doesn't know well & doesn't speak English in interviews as he's shy & doesn't want to make mistakes
somebody save Alex from Alex. Opening the DH spot provides a path to get Roman to the big leagues. Rotate OF through the 3 field spots + DH. Plus it may re-energize Raffy to be back on the field. team needs to do something different. 36 games. .500. Change is no longer reactionary, it’s required.
Another 1B solution that involves career backups like Toro, Cooper and Dom Smith is waving the white flag. Toro only has 90 innings at 1B in his career, and below average fielding on Fangraphs and a career wRC+ way below league average: 81. We need a solution for next year and maybe longer!
Translation: I stepped on Raffy's toes once - not gonna do it again. Self-imposed drama. Do what is best for the team. With Devers at first, it clears the path for Yoshida or even Anthony, for that matter, for regular DH ABs.
Maybe that's why he has a y at the end of his name and not an I
He's a spoiled brat who's out of shape got a World series ring and 300 million and does not care what is best for the team especially since Xander left
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no wonder players only speak in sound bytes. the fanbase is too stupid to take anything else
decided not to do that…
you decide to project onto devers.
Absolutely no reason not to start the experiment now. Some practice reports with a target of June for games.
Can't wait for this year's Dom Smith/Garrett Cooper
He's a spoiled brat who's out of shape got a World series ring and 300 million and does not care what is best for the team especially since Xander left