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If I were Devers, I'd be flattered that the Red Sox think that I'm a good enough baseball player / athlete to play first base, in spite of my lack of experience. It's a new position, but the guy was a starting 3B for a long time. I cannot imagine that it is that difficult for a long time, starting major league third baseman to figure out the positional nuances of a first baseman. These guys have been playing baseball their whole lives.

Will he be a Gold Glover at 1B? Probably not. Will he make more errors than the average 1B in the major leagues for a period of time? Probably.

But I bet the Red Sox figured that he could evolve into a long term first baseman, since he's not exactly a picture of athleticism and mobility (and appears to be getting fatter). But, he's going to be a big, $315mm baby about it and go all Gen Z at work. (No offense.)