By acquiring three-time All-Star Rafael Devers from the Red Sox, the Giants did what the Mariners won't: take on a boatload of money to improve their team.

The Boston Red Sox fought their way back into the postseason race, but then traded away their best hitter. They could swing a trade to land his replacement.

Some of the rationale for trading Rafael Devers is understandable. Most of it falls somewhere between lousy and loathsome.

All-Star third baseman Rafael Devers was traded to the Giants from the Red Sox Sunday night in a stunning deal that will see San Francisco take on on all the remaining money on Devers' 10-year, $313.5 million deal that started last season.