Jim Bowden, a former MLB general manager, expresses strong disapproval of the Red Sox's trade of Rafael Devers to the Giants, labeling it as unacceptable. During an appearance on "Foul Territory," he highlighted that superstar players should never be traded due to internal issues and attributed possible motivations for the trade to ego clashes within the organization. Bowden recalled advice from the late Sparky Anderson, stressing the significance of player relationships in achieving team success and emphasized that management should prioritize working with superstars to win games.
"Either you make the player do it, and if you're not going to make him do it, then you live with the circumstances. But you certainly don't trade him for this return, under any circumstances."
"Never a superstar player. Never. It can't happen. This is egregious."
"Look, the ego affects the progress of mankind. It always has, and ego got in the way here."
"Always remember one thing: The game is about the players. The game is about the superstar players. Work with them. They will help you win games."
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