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Kevin Millar is known for having played in the majors (notably with the Red Sox) and for having been a media presence for many years. In particular, he is affiliated with the Red Sox.
And clearly, he has opinions on the subject.
When he recently appeared on the Foul Territory podcast, he was quick to mention that he was 1000% behind the organization when asked about the Rafael Devers deal. He didn't hesitate to speak his mind, even though he didn't have to.
He wondered whether the player had been ill-advised, because in the end, Devers is a ball player who has to do what it takes to win. Especially when you're making over $300 million.
“I always say, money and fame changes dudes.”
Kevin Millar says something changed with Rafael Devers after he signed an extension with the Red Sox.
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– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 27, 2025
Millar mentions that many guys have changed their position to help their club in the past. And Devers' refusal to do what's best for the club clearly frustrates him.
The member of the media is happy that the Sox have freed up $260 million to invest in other guys.
[We can use the money] to extend the contract of Alex Bregman, who is a baseball player. – Kevin Millar
As much as he likes Devers, who is “a good kid” in his eyes, he believes that money and popularity have changed him. And in his eyes, it's without Devers that the Red Sox have become a team.
Let's not forget that Craig Breslow had said that without Devers, the club might become better. Everyone laughed… but it happened. And the Giants, who don't line up to make the playoffs, have been going in circles since the arrival of the mighty Dominican.
Millar has often returned to the team concept. Opening up the DH position has helped Masataka Yoshida and Roman Anthony play, which has also brought flexibility to town.
Without wanting to put it all on Devers, the veteran recalls that he was in the heart of the line-up in recent years, but that the club wasn't winning more. Why is that?
Players don't win championships. Teams win championships. – Kevin Millar
“Players don't win championships. Teams win championships.”
Kevin Millar says the Red Sox are a better team without Rafael Devers. pic.twitter.com/7rO9AOcFyY
– Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) August 27, 2025
Clearly, there's a growing understanding that Devers, whose attitude was questioned often enough during the last ball season, was an internal problem.
And right now, the Red Sox are freer, let's put it that way.
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