It's no secret that the San Francisco Giants have struggled to convince superstar free agent hitters to make Oracle Park their home. In the eyes of one MLB insider, that fact alone is why the Giants' blockbuster trade for Red Sox star Rafael Devers is a massive win for the orange and black.

The Red Sox asked Devers to play first base after telling him he’d only be a designated hitter this season. He declined, but first base may be the Giants’ biggest need. Would he have a

The Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants pulled off the surprise trade of the year on Sunday, agreeing to a five-player swap that sent three-time All-Star Rafael Devers out west. While the transaction seemed to materialize out of thin air,