New Giants slugger Rafael Devers, while still shying away from discussing his past relationship with the Red Sox, did provide some insight Friday into why he is willing to play first base in San Francisco after refusing to do so in Boston.

One MLB executive was impressed by the return the Boston Red Sox got from sending Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants despite believing the club mishandled the All-Star third baseman's tenure in Boston.

Rafael Devers had a consistent mantra when he addressed the Boston media for the first time since his surprising trade from the Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants five days ago.