T he simmering frustration between Rafael Devers and the Boston Red Sox prior to Devers's stunning trade was one of the worst-kept secrets in the league. Still, no one thought Bos

The Giants addressed a clear need (offense), but while the Red Sox got back some value, the return doesn't make them immediately better.

The blockbuster deal was the culmination of eroded trust, fraying relationships and a deeper breakdown inside one of MLB's most visible franchises.