Legendary Red Sox slugger David Ortiz said players' egos sometimes play a big role in trades like the one Rafael Devers was involved in.

Considering Ortiz is a Hall of Famer and one of the most beloved players in team history, those are telling comments. Devers never seemed to embrace the idea of being a leader, ev

Devers, 28, did not resolve his problems with Boston’s front office. And on Sunday, the Red Sox made one of the most stunning baseball trades in recent memory, sending Devers to the San Francisco Giants for right-hander Jordan Hicks, left-hander Kyle Harrison, outfield prospect James Tibbs III and pitching prospect Jose Bello.