A Redemptive Gesture for Boston's Baseball Soul The Boston Red Sox have been on a hot streak, their improbable surge back into contention a welcome respite from recent seasons' chaos.
Beneath the surface, old wounds still linger – particularly the controversy surrounding Rafael Devers' trade last year. Fans wonder if anyone in charge is paying attention to their concerns.
One interpretation of the team's latest move is that they're trying to right past wrongs and recapture some of their storied history's magic.