Translating Red Sox management’s bullshit as they dump Rafael Devers

Translating Red Sox management’s bullshit as they dump Rafael Devers

ByJosh Bernoff

The Red Sox signed Rafael Devers to a $313 million, 10-year contract in 2023. They just traded him to the San Francisco Giants for some losing pitchers and low-level prospects. Red Sox Nation generally loved Raffy and is devastated. What actually happened is obvious to those who’ve been following the team. At the start of…

Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas reveals the hazards of loyalty
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Oakland Raiders move to Las Vegas reveals the hazards of loyalty

ByJosh Bernoff

Sports is about money. But since the money comes from the fans — and the effort comes from the players — the people who run the sports business must talk as if it’s about passion and loyalty. The fundamental hypocrisy at the heart of sports is on display in the statements about the Oakland Raiders’ upcoming move…