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Diving deeper into the soap opera that had unfolded during Devers’ time with the Red Sox revealed a larger narrative filled with miscommunication and mounting tension. The offseason had already set the stage for drama when manager Alex Cora and the front office showed interest in acquiring Alex Bregman. This interest meant the very real possibility of Devers being displaced from his long-held position at third base, which understandably created friction.