"The Boston Red Sox really messed this one up didn't they? Two years ago they had both Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman on their roster. Two sure-fire All-Star caliber players. Two veterans who could be trusted to anchor a lineup that was surrounded by budding youngsters who were showing all kinds of potential. But after a late night deal was struck on Saturday between Bregman and the Chicago Cubs,"
"Since 2004, the Red Sox have been one of the best and consistent teams of the new century. They've won the World Series four times in 22 years. They've produced Hall of Fame players, and they were set up for so many years of sustained success thanks to a combination of signing the right free agents and developing big league talent."
The Red Sox once rostered both Rafael Devers and Alex Bregman. Both represented reliable All-Star caliber veterans expected to anchor a young, promising lineup. A late-night deal sent Bregman to the Chicago Cubs and the club later traded Devers, leaving Boston without either player. The franchise had enjoyed sustained success since 2004, including four World Series titles in 22 years, but post-2018 moves undermined continuity. Trading Mookie Betts, choosing between homegrown stars, and signing Bregman without adequately managing Devers' situation damaged the relationship with its highest-paid player. The roster upheaval strengthens rivals, notably the Toronto Blue Jays.
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