Rafael Devers blew off first base meetings with Giants legend
Devers was asked to move from third base to designated hitter in the offseason, and though he was upset about it, he made the transition.
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Fast forward to May, Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas went down with a ruptured left patellar tendon and the team asked Devers to play first base.
Devers refused and was eventually traded to the Giants. After the trade, Devers said he would do anything to help the team according to president of baseball operations Buster Posey.
San Francisco decided to bring in legendary six-time All-Star first baseman Will Clark to mentor Devers and discuss playing the position.
Well, Devers didn't show up. According to Clark on No Filter Network, Devers didn't show up early for three straight days for these meetings.
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'Friday, Saturday, Sunday, he did not come out early, at all. Period, not all. In fact, he didn't even hit on the field,' Clark said. 'Everybody's like, 'Oh my God, I'm so sorry, Will. I'm so sorry.''
These meetings were supposed to take place when Boston visited San Francisco, so Clark says he understands why he didn't want to arrive early.
However, Clark had some choice words for Devers if he no-shows on him again.
'But Rafael Devers, the next time I'm in San Francisco, your ass will be on the field at first base, just letting you know that,' said Clark. 'Even if I gotta go grab you by the back of the neck and drag your ass out there, you will be at first base.'
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Devers has continued to DH even when third baseman Matt Chapman was hurt. He has since returned, so it will be interesting to see where Devers ends up playing by the end of the year.
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