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As the fan recounted their experience, they were in the middle of creating content for their YouTube channel when they received a notification through their Discord server — a typically mundane occurrence turned into a moment of disbelief. Could it really be true? Had the Red Sox truly traded their best player?
The thought seemed absurd. Devers was not only a significant asset to the team in terms of performance, with a contract valued over $300 million lasting a decade, but he also recently exhibited peak performance by leading the league as one of its top hitters. It felt unfathomable for the organization to part ways with such a foundational piece mid-season, especially following a sweep against the Yankees — a traditional rival.