Rafael Devers’ debut in San Francisco, why the Red Sox don’t retain superstars & Shohei Ohtani back on the bump
On this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman are joined by journalist Joon Lee to discuss the Rafael Devers trade to the Giants, whether the Red Sox are losing credibility with their fans and recap Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound.
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Show Notes
The baseball world is still buzzing about the shocking trade that sent Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants only two seasons after the Boston Red Sox signed him to an 11-year contract extension. While Devers is already making a great first impression by the Bay, there are still questions about why Boston traded away yet another superstar from their roster.
Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Devers’ debut with the Giants, including a star-studded press conference and already mashing in his first game, as well as whether he could play a position the Red Sox once hoped he'd fill when the team rolls into San Francisco this weekend.
Also on this episode of the Baseball Bar-B-Cast, Jake and Jordan welcome journalist Joon Lee to try to make sense of the trade from the Red Sox’s side. After trading away Mookie Betts, Chris Sale, and Rafael Devers—along with not re-signing Xander Bogaerts—the guys wonder if the team is losing credibility with an already irritated fan base. Then, they talk about Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound and Gage Wood throwing a no-hitter in the College World Series.
(2:43) – The Opener: Devers’ debut in San Francisco
(23:33) – Joon Lee joins the show to talk Red Sox
(50:33) – Around the League: Shohei Ohtani pitches again
(54:01) – Gage Wood twirls a no-hitter
(57:47) – Jordan’s notes from the MLB Draft Combine
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