Rafael Devers says he’s OK to be DH on Opening Day

Rafael Devers says he'd be OK being Red Sox DH: "I just want to help the team win"
With Opening Day just a few weeks away, Rafael Devers has changed his tune about being the DH of the Boston Red Sox.
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Rafael Devers clears the air, says he’ll be the DH if it’s best for the Red Sox: ‘I’m good to do whatever they want’
Devers said he spoke to chief baseball officer Craig Breslow and manager Alex Cora a few weeks ago about his feelings and ultimately decided to follow their lead.
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Devers was reportedly so upset about being moved off third base initially that he considered asking to be traded.
Rafael Devers walks back refusal to DH, says he'll do whatever Red Sox ask of him as Opening Day approaches
Rafael Devers just might be the Boston Red Sox's Opening Day DH after all. Earlier this spring, Devers said he considers himself a third baseman and would not move to DH in deference to Alex Bregman, the superior defender. On Thursday, Devers walked back those comments, and said he would be OK with being the DH on Opening Day.
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Rafael Devers: I've told Red Sox I'll do whatever they need
Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated hitter this season.
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Rafael Devers no longer opposed to moving from 3rd base to DH this season
"We spoke already, and I'm good to do whatever they want me to do." The post Rafael Devers no longer opposed to moving from 3rd base to DH this season appeared first on Boston.com.
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"I hope to shoulder all the responsibilities that come with it with pride and just lead this team," Crochet said.
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