National Reaction to the Rafael Devers Trade: Shock, Frustration, and a New Era for the Red Sox

National Reaction to the Rafael Devers Trade: Shock, Frustration, and a New Era for the Red Sox

National Reaction to the Rafael Devers Trade: Shock, Frustration, and a New Era for the Red Sox The baseball world is still reeling from Sunday's blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers , the face of the Boston Red Sox franchise, to the San Francisco Giants. The move, coming a full month before the trade deadline and immediately after the Red Sox completed a sweep of the Yankees, has ignited a firestorm of national reaction, revealing a mix of shock, frustration, and a clear understanding of the shifting dynamics for both clubs. From coast to coast, here's what they're saying about the Red Sox' decision to trade their beloved slugger: "Shock" and "Wild" - The Immediate Reaction Perhaps the most common sentiment across national media and social platforms was sheer surprise. As MLB.com put it, "Rafael Devers … is a Giant? The Red Sox just … sent him away? This is the sort of deal that you don't really see that much in baseball anymore: It almost…