Red Sox Sign Rafael Devers To A Huge Contract And The Twitterverse Reacts

Finally.
Red Sox fans have something to be excited about. There has been so much disappoint with the moves (and the lack there of) in the front office with players leaving and not getting contracts they deserve. Yesterday was a good day. Yesterday, the Red Sox opened their wallets, and we opened our hearts.

The Red Sox reportedly signed our left-handed slugger and star third baseman, Rafael Devers to a huge extension. According to ESPN, The Sox locked up Devers by agreeing to an 11-year, $331 million extension. This move keeps one face of the franchise in tack, and keeps fans in seats. Needless to say, the Twitterverse was all over the good news. Everyone from former teammates to analysts and fans had something to tweet about it.

• The Big Leagues

  On Baseball: Welcome back to the big leagues, Boston.https://t.co/dpgshEyY3m

  — Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) January 5, 2023

• "Not So Blurry"

  Does extending Rafael Devers dramatically change the ceiling of the 2023 Red Sox? No.
  
  But it answers the question of whether ownership is still willing to spend at the levels necessary to be a serious franchise. That means more than anything.
  
  The future isn’t so blurry anymore.

  — Tyler Milliken ⚾️ (@tylermilliken_) January 5, 2023

• Former Red Sox Jake Peavy: "The Deal of The Winter"

  "This is the best deal of the winter."
  
  One former Red Sox pitcher had a strong reaction after the reported Rafael Devers extension. https://t.co/RVGqhznRFg

  — NESN (@NESN) January 5, 2023

• Teammate Kike Hernandez Reacts

  🤑 pic.twitter.com/xCWan2n0Lc

  — Enrique Hernández (@kikehndez) January 4, 2023

• Fan favorite

  NOTHIN BUT BLUE SKIEEEEEESSS. #RafaelDevers pic.twitter.com/B1FLGoublk

  — Red (@SurvivingGrady) January 4, 2023

• It Was Obvious From the Start

  Rafael Devers first career hit? A home run of course. On July 25th, 2017th 💰 #redsox pic.twitter.com/bOmDINp53m

  — Boston Sports Throwback (@BOSthrowback) January 5, 2023

• But Wait, There's More

  Chaim Bloom’s offseason:
  
  - Extended Rafael Devers
  
  Signed;
  - Kenley Jansen
  - Masataka Yoshida
  - Justin Turner
  - Corey Kluber
  - Chris Martin
  - Joely Rodríguez
  
  Still has $13.5 Million to spend.

  — Boston Strong (@BostonStrong_34) January 5, 2023

• Keeping The Fans From "Mutiny"

  "At least today, they stepped up in a way that they absolutely had to do to keep their fans from a complete mutiny."@jtomase reacts to the #RedSox and Rafael Devers agreeing to 11-year, $331 Million contract extension. pic.twitter.com/7O2IqnZ5mB

  — NBC Sports Boston (@NBCSBoston) January 5, 2023

• So Happy Together

  RAFAEL DEVERS IS STAYING WITH THE RED SOX. pic.twitter.com/FzERH5vOmD

  — Thomas Carrieri (@Thomas_Carrieri) January 4, 2023

• Yikes

  The Bruins bullied John Henry into paying Rafael Devers.

  — Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) January 4, 2023

• In Good Company

  Current kings of Boston sports:
  
  👑 Jayson Tatum
  👑 Matt Judon
  👑 Patrice Bergeron
  👑 Rafael Devers pic.twitter.com/qt16Rl2Id5

  — Jordan Moore (@iJordanMoore) January 4, 2023

• The number 11...Coincidence?

  No. 11 signs for 11 more years.
  
  Red Sox and Rafael Devers agree to a massive extension. @BeyondtheMnstr
  
  pic.twitter.com/CARKNxzAED

  — SoxDingrs (@SoxDingrs) January 4, 2023

• A Sigh of Relief

  Me knowing Rafael Devers will be in Boston for life pic.twitter.com/TWK6C5NwOn

  — Boston Diehards (@Boston_Diehards) January 4, 2023

• A Pitcher's Nightmare

  Gerrit Cole seeing he has to face Rafael Devers for the next 11 years pic.twitter.com/bu2WzZWi5E

  — Starting 9 (@Starting9) January 4, 2023

• He's Kind of a Big Deal

  Rafael Devers' 11-year extension with the Red Sox will be the sixth-largest deal in MLB history💰🤑 pic.twitter.com/sPd5Zhc2ZN

  — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 5, 2023

• Call him Carita (baby face)...or money bags

  So happy for Rafy Devers Caritaaaaaaa 💰 💰

  — Christian Vázquez #8 (@Christian_7_7_) January 4, 2023