Red Sox legend David Ortiz joined Zolak and Bertrand and hit on a number of topics, including whether or not Rafael Devers has the capability to be the leader of the Red Sox.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 15: Rafael Devers #11 of the Boston Red Sox sends the ball to first for the out against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on July 15, 2022 in the Bronx borough of New York City. The Boston Red Sox defeated the New York Yankees 5-4 in 11 innings. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

• Can Rafael Devers be the leader in the Red Sox clubhouse?

  “Sometimes I think that the language barrier sometimes doesn’t allow him to step over to that role … Because we have we haven’t quite got there yet, you know what I’m saying? It’s going to take a minute for him to prepare.”

  “I had that personality that basically, if I see someone that needs some guidance I was always open to it. That’s exactly what happened with all those players that have left from the organization Bogaerts, Pedroia, those guys.

  “So I think it’s not fair to ask him for more than what he offers. Because I know those are the type of things that have to come with your personality- a guy that no matter the language, a guy that can communicate with everybody, a guy that has been around for a while. You don’t need to be the best player because I play with a lot of guys that knew more than me, but they weren’t a leader of the ball club. They just come in and do their thing and and they just get to be guided by somebody else.”

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